gallantness

gallantness
noun (-es)
Etymology: Middle English galantnesse, from galant, galaunt gallant, adjective + -nesse -ness
: the quality or state of being gallant

the gallantness of the futile charge against the enemy

said he had no use for gallantness or other useless courtesy


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