gal·lant /adj. ˈgælənt for 1, 3, 4; gəˈlænt, -ˈlɑnt, ˈgælənt for 2, 5; n. gəˈlænt, -ˈlɑnt, ˈgælənt; v. gəˈlænt, -ˈlɑnt/ Show Spelled[adj. gal-uhnt for 1, 3, 4; guh-lant, -lahnt, gal-uhnt for 2, 5; n. guh-lant, -lahnt, gal-uhnt; v. guh-lant, -lahnt] Show IPA
–adjective
1. brave, spirited, noble-minded, or chivalrous: a gallant knight; a gallant rescue attempt.
2. exceptionally polite and attentive to women; courtly.
3. stately; grand: a gallant pageant.
4. showy, colorful, or stylish, as in dress; magnificent.
5. amorous; amatory.
–noun
6. a brave, noble-minded, or chivalrous man.
7. a man exceptionally attentive to women.
8. a stylish and dashing man.
9. a suitor or lover.
10. a paramour.
Yep, that pretty much sums it up! :)
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