gallanting

Meanings

• Adjective or verb

  Behaving in a brave, generous, and chivalrous manner towards someone, especially towards a woman.

  - "He was a gallant knight, always ready to defend the honor of his lady."
  - "The gallant soldier risked his life to save the child from danger."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gallanting
gallivanting , gallantry , gallantingly

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Variants

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gallant , gallanted , gallanting , gallants

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Etymology

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From Old French galant 'handsome, dashing, gallant', from galer 'to keep in good condition, to please'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'gallant' was also used in the 18th and 19th centuries to describe a young man who was fashionable and stylish.

2. In the 16th century, 'gallant' was used to describe a horse that was well-bred and well-trained.

3. The term 'gallant' is derived from the Old French word 'galant', meaning 'handsome, dashing, gallant'.

4. In modern usage, the term 'gallant' is often used to describe a man who is particularly attentive and courteous towards women.

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Related Concepts

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1. Chivalry: A code of conduct for knights during the Middle Ages, emphasizing loyalty, honor, courtesy, and bravery.

2. Courtly love: A literary and artistic movement in the Middle Ages characterized by the idealization of love between a man and a woman.

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Culture

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The term 'gallanting' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in works of chivalry and romance. It is often associated with the courtly behavior of knights towards ladies, and is a key element of the chivalric code.

How to Memorize "gallanting"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a gallant knight in shining armor, ready to protect and serve.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gallant' with the idea of bravery and generosity.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym GALLANT: Generous, Altruistic, Loyal, Alert, Noble, and Tactful.

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