Associations to the word «Gallantry»

Wiktionary

GALLANTRY, noun. Courage
GALLANTRY, noun. Chivalrous courtliness, especially towards women
GALLANTRY, noun. An instance of gallant behaviour or speech

Dictionary definition

GALLANTRY, noun. 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".
GALLANTRY, noun. Courtesy towards women.
GALLANTRY, noun. Polite attentiveness to women.

Wise words

A word is not a crystal, transparent and unchanged; it is the skin of a living thought and may vary greatly in color and content according to the circumstances and time in which it is used.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.