Gallant

gallant, a. Showy; splendid; magnificent; gay; noble in bearing or spirit; heroic; courageous; brave. — Gallant', n. A gay, courtly, or fashionable man one attentive to ladies one who wooes a lover; suitor. —a. Attentive to ladies, — v. To attend or wait on (a lady). [OF. (F. galant), p. pr. of galer, to rejoice, fr. gale, show, mirth, Sp., and Pg. gala, ornament, festive attire Goth, gailjan, MHG. geilen, to make merry, Ic. gala, to sing; AS. gal, D. geil, lascivious, OS. gel, MHG. geil, mirthful.] — Gal'lantly, adv. In a gallant manner, am, fame, far, pi or opera, fare end, GALLOWS spirit, or bearing gayly nobly bravely. — Gallant'ly, adv. In a polite or courtly manner. — Gal lantnes3, n. Gayety noblene bravery.— Gal'- lantry, -rT, n. Bravery intrepidity attention to ladies; intrigue. [OF. gallantei-ie.] — Galloon, -loon', n. A narrow woven fabric of cotton, woolen, silk, etc., for binding garments, hats, shoes, etc. [F. and Sp. gal on, gallone, orig. a ribbon or lace worn on festive occasions.]