Gallant (Noun)
Meaning 1
A man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 2
A man who attends or escorts a woman.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The young officer was a gallant who escorted the general's daughter to the ball.
- At the charity gala, the handsome actor proved to be a gallant, offering his arm to the elderly actress.
- The gallant who accompanied the bride down the aisle was her brother, beaming with pride.
- As a gallant, he made sure to open doors and offer his seat to the ladies at the dinner party.
- The gallant who had been assigned to escort the visiting dignitary's wife was nervous but courteous throughout the evening.