gallamIc

[Eng. gall (2); -amic ( Chem.).] (See the compound.) gallamic-acid, s. Chemistry: C7H7NO4. Crystallizes in large plates which are slightly soluble in cold water. It is obtained by boiling a mixture of two parts of tannin with one part of ammonium disulphate, and six parts of ammonia, till the solution no longer smells of ammonia, and recrystallizing out of water. Gallamic acid is decomposed by alkalies, therefore it is probably an amide. găl-lant, gal-lănt, *gal-ant, *gal-aunt, *gallaunt, a . & s. [O. Fr. gallant (Fr. galant ), pr. par. of galer =to rejoice, gale =show, mirth; Ital., Sp., & Port. gala ornament, festive attire; Span. &. Ital. galante.] [GALA.] A. As adjective : 1. Gay, showy, splendid, well-dre ed, magnificent. "In gallant trim the gilded ve el goes; Youth at the prow, and Pleasure at the helm." Gray: The Bard. 2. Fine or noble outwardly; specious. "Hollow men, like horses hot at hand, Make gallant show and promise of their mettle." Shakesp.: Julius Cæsar , iv. 2. 3. Brave, high-spirited, daring, magnanimous, courageous, heroic, noble. "He spake, and eight brave sons straightway All followed him, a gallant band?" Words worth: White Doe of Rylstone, ii. 4. Courtly, polite toward ladies, of courteous man ners. 5. It is commonly used by speakers in referring to an officer of the army or navy; as, my gallant friend. B. As substantive: I. Ordinary Language: 1. A brave, high-spirited or daring person. "Exclaim not, gallants ! question not."