GALLANTRY


Meaning of GALLANTRY in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' ga-l ə n-tr ē

Function: noun

Inflected Form: plural -ries

Date: 1613

1 archaic : gallant appearance

2 a : an act of marked courtesy b : courteous attention to a lady c : amorous attention or pursuit

3 : spirited and conspicuous bravery

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.