noun
- A man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance.
- synonyms: dandy, dude, fop, sheik, beau, swell, fashion plate, clotheshorse
- A man who attends or escorts a woman.
- synonyms: squire
adjective
- Unflinching in battle or action.
- usage: "a gallant warrior"; "put up a gallant resistance to the attackers"
- Lively and spirited.
- usage: "a dashing hero"
- synonyms: dashing
- Having or displaying great dignity or nobility.
- usage: "a gallant pageant"; "lofty ships"; "majestic cities"; "proud alpine peaks"
- Being attentive to women like an ideal knight.
- synonyms: chivalrous, knightly
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