gallantry
Plural: gallantries
Noun
- the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
- courtesy towards women
- polite attentiveness to women
- courage.
- chivalrous courtliness, especially towards women.
- an instance of gallant behaviour or speech.
Origin / Etymology
From French galanterie, equivalent to gallant + -ry.
Synonyms
chivalry, heroism, politesse, valiance, valiancy, valor, valorousness, valour, gallanthood, gallantness
Scrabble Score: 13
gallantry: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Wordgallantry: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
gallantry: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary