galaunt
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galaunte — galaunt(e obs. form of gallant … Useful english dictionary
gallant — I. noun Date: 14th century 1. a young man of fashion 2. a. ladies man b. suitor c. paramour II. adjective Etymology: Middle English galaunt, from Middle French … New Collegiate Dictionary
gallant — [gal′ənt; ] for adj.4 & n. usually, and for v. always, [gə lant′, gəlänt′] adj. [ME galaunt < OFr galant, merry, brave, prp. of galer, to rejoice, make merry < gala: see GALA] 1. showy and lively in dress or manner 2. stately; imposing [a… … English World dictionary
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… … Useful english dictionary
