ˈɡælənt adj., n., & v. --adj. 1
brave,
chivalrous. 2 a (of a
ship,
horse, etc.)
grand, fine,
stately. b
archaic finely dressed. 3 a markedly
attentive to
women. b
concerned with sexual love;
amatory. --n. 1 a ladies'
man; a
lover or
paramour. 2 archaic a man of
fashion; a fine
gentleman. --v. 1 tr.
flirt with. 2 tr.
escort;
act as a
cavalier to (a lady). 3 intr. a
play the gallant. b (foll. by with) flirt. øøgallantly adv. [ME f. OF galant
part. of galer
make merry]