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• gal|lant|ry — «GAL uhn tree», noun, plural ries. 1. noble spirit or conduct; bravery; dashing courage: »the gallantry of a soldier. Gallantry is part of the great heritage part of the strength of the American people (New Yorker). SYNONYM(S): heroism. 2. great… …   Useful english dictionary

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• gal·lant·ry — /ˈgæləntri/ noun [noncount] 1 : very brave behavior : ↑courage He was awarded several medals for gallantry [=heroism, valor] in battle. I so admire the gallantry [=spirit, courage] with which she fought the disease. 2 : polite attention shown by… …   Useful english dictionary

• miz|zen-top|gal|lant yard — miz|zen top|gal|lant mast, miz|zen top|gal|lant sail, miz|zen top|gal|lant yard «MIHZ uhn top GAL uhnt; Nautical MIHZ uhn tuh GAL uhnt», the mast, sail, yard, etc., on the mizzen topmast, mizzen topsail, topsail yard …   Useful english dictionary

• miz|zen-top|gal|lant sail — miz|zen top|gal|lant mast, miz|zen top|gal|lant sail, miz|zen top|gal|lant yard «MIHZ uhn top GAL uhnt; Nautical MIHZ uhn tuh GAL uhnt», the mast, sail, yard, etc., on the mizzen topmast, mizzen topsail, topsail yard …   Useful english dictionary

• miz|zen-top|gal|lant mast — miz|zen top|gal|lant mast, miz|zen top|gal|lant sail, miz|zen top|gal|lant yard «MIHZ uhn top GAL uhnt; Nautical MIHZ uhn tuh GAL uhnt», the mast, sail, yard, etc., on the mizzen topmast, mizzen topsail, topsail yard …   Useful english dictionary

• un|gal´lant|ly — un|gal|lant «uhn GAL uhnt», adjective. not gallant; unchivalrous. –un|gal´lant|ly, adverb …   Useful english dictionary

• un|gal|lant — «uhn GAL uhnt», adjective. not gallant; unchivalrous. –un|gal´lant|ly, adverb …   Useful english dictionary

• fore-top|gal|lant — «FR top GAL uhnt, FOHR ; Nautical FR tuh GAL uhnt, FOHR », adjective. of or belonging to the mast, sails, or yards next above the fore topmast on the forward mast of a square rigged ship. The fore topgallant mast is the third section of mast from …   Useful english dictionary