höfl., ritterl. (bes. gegen Damen).
ETYM Old Fren. chevalerus, chevalereus, from chevalier. Related to Chivalry.
Having the qualities of gallantry attributed to an ideal knight; SYN. gallant, knightly.
ETYM French gallant, prop. p. pr. of Old Fren. galer to rejoice, akin to Old Fren. gale amusement, Italian gala ornament; of German origin; cf. Old High Germ. geil merry, luxuriant, wanton, German geil lascivious, akin to AS. gal wanton, wicked.
1. Having or displaying great dignity or nobility; SYN. lofty, majestic, proud.
2. Unflinching in battle or action.