Definitions for gallant

Overview of noun gallant

The noun gallant has 2 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)

1. (1) dandy, dude, fop, gallant, sheik, beau, swell, fashion plate, clotheshorse

(a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance)

2. squire, gallant

(a man who attends or escorts a woman)

Overview of adj gallant

The adj gallant has 4 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)

1. (1) gallant

(unflinching in battle or action; "a gallant warrior"; "put up a gallant resistance to the attackers")

2. dashing, gallant

(lively and spirited; "a dashing hero")

3. gallant, lofty, majestic, proud

(having or displaying great dignity or nobility; "a gallant pageant"; "lofty ships"; "majestic cities"; "proud alpine peaks")

4. chivalrous, gallant, knightly

(being attentive to women like an ideal knight)