1. brave and heroic
2. politely attentive to women
Usage: somewhat old-fashioned

1. a man who is politely attentive to women
Usage: old-fashioned

Examples

• The gallant soldiers defended the fort against overwhelming odds.
• He made a gallant effort to save the drowning child.
• The gallant knight rescued the princess from the tower.
• He was always gallant, opening doors and pulling out chairs for ladies.
• The young gallant brought flowers to his sweetheart.
• Despite their gallant fight, the team lost in the final minutes.