noun
- plural of gallant; brave, noble, or chivalrous men
Usage: somewhat archaic
verb
- third person singular present of gallant; acts in a brave or chivalrous manner, especially toward women
Usage: formal
Examples
- The gallants of the court competed for the princess’s attention.
- Many gallants fought bravely in the medieval tournament.
- He gallants the ladies at every social gathering.
- The young man gallants his date to the theater.
- Historical novels often feature dashing gallants as heroes.
- She was impressed by how he gallants her with such courtesy.