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1. The qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
   "he showed great gallantry in battle";
   - heroism, valor [US], valour [Brit, Cdn], valorousness, valiance, valiancy
    
2. Courtesy towards women
   - chivalry
    
3. Polite attentiveness to women

Derived forms: gallantries

Type of: bottle [Brit, informal], braveness, bravery, courage, courageousness, courtesy, good manners

Encyclopedia: Gallantry