I. gal ‧ lant 1 /ˈɡælənt/ BrE AmE adjective old-fashioned
[ Date: 1300-1400 ; Language: Old French ; Origin: galer 'to have a good time' , from gale ; ⇨ ↑ gala ]
1 . a man who is gallant is kind and polite towards women:
a gallant young man
2 . brave:
a gallant attempt to save lives
II. gal ‧ lant 2 /ɡəˈlænt, ˈɡælənt $ ɡəˈlænt, ɡəˈlɑːnt/ BrE AmE noun [countable] old-fashioned
a well-dressed young man who is kind and polite towards women