| n. | 1. | Splendor of appearance; ostentatious finery. |
| 2. | Bravery; intrepidity; | |
| 3. | Civility or polite attention to ladies; in a bad sense, attention or courtesy designed to win criminal favors from a female; freedom of principle or practice with respect to female virtue; intrigue. | |
| 4. | Gallant persons, collectively. |
| Noun | 1. | gallantry - the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle); "he showed great heroism in battle"; "he received a medal for valor" |
| 2. | gallantry - courtesy towards women | |
| 3. | gallantry - polite attentiveness to women |