Definitions for gallantry

gallantry gal·lant·ry

Spelling: [gal-uh n-tree]
IPA: /ˈgæl ən tri/

Gallantry is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 207 anagrams from letters in gallantry (aagllnrty).

Definitions for gallantry

noun

  1. dashing courage; heroic bravery; noble-minded behavior.
  2. gallant or courtly attention to women.
  3. a gallant act, action, or speech.

Origin of gallantry

1600-10; Middle French galanterie, equivalent to Old French galant (see gallant) + -erie -ry

Examples for gallantry

The stranger, however, picking up her cap with an air of gallantry, interposed.

"It is enough if I've been useful," he rose in gallantry to the emergency.

"But you know language is conventional, especially in gallantry," said Russell.

Felix is a good man, but his instincts toward decency— an act of gallantry on the Tube—eventually prove fatal for him.

How I admire the gallantry of your youthful spirit, Mr. Lorry.

Her grandfather was decorated for gallantry at Vimy Ridge and went on to found the Canadian armored corps.

They ennobled their race by their gallantry on that desperate occasion.

Jarrett introduced Knoedler, who had suggested this piece of gallantry.

I must say again that I heartily admire your gallantry and youthfulness.

He is a man of wit and gallantry—I am unpractised in the ways of the world.

Word Value for gallantry
Scrable

13

Words with friends

16

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