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gallant

The correct spelling is gallant.

How to pronounce gallant

/ˈɡælənt/
adjective

IPA: /ˈɡælənt/

Say it like: Gal-lan-t

The correct spelling is gallant. Brave, valiant. For example: "to gallant ladies to the play"

Usage Examples

“to gallant ladies to the play”

“to gallant a fan”

Meanings

adjective

  1. 1.Brave, valiant.
  2. 2.Honorable.
  3. 3.Grand, noble.
  4. 4.Showy; splendid; magnificent; gay; well-dressed.
  5. 5.Polite and attentive to ladies; courteous to women; chivalrous.

noun

  1. 1.A fashionable young man who is polite and attentive to women.
  2. 2.One who woos, a lover, a suitor, a seducer.
  3. 3.Topgallant

verb

  1. 1.To attend or wait on (a lady).
  2. 2.To handle with grace or in a modish manner.

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