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gallantly en · ADV

Pronunciation

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• /ˈɡæl.ənt.li/

Etymology

Etymology tree English gallant Middle English -ly English -ly English gallantly From gallant + -ly.

Meanings

1. In a gallant or gentlemanly manner; with social graces.
   • Poirot rose gallantly, bowed her into the seat opposite him. 1934, Agatha Christie, chapter 7, in Murder on the Orient Express, London: HarperCollins, published 2017, page 124:
2. In a brave or valiant manner.
   • [T]he curve of her nostril suggested the figurehead of a ship plunging gallantly into a rough sea. 1934, Agatha Christie, chapter 5, in Murder on the Orient Express, London: HarperCollins, published 2017, page 244:

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