2. Bitterness, rancor, acerbity, spite, malice, maliciousness, malignity. 3. Nutgall, gall-nut. Gall, v. a.
1. Chafe, fret, excoriate, hurt by rubbing. 2. Provoke, vex, irritate, tease, exasperate, incense, affront, harass, annoy, plague, sting. Gallant, a.
1. Gay, showy, fine, splendid, magnificent, well-dressed. 2. Courageous, brave, valiant, intrepid, valorous, heroic, chivalrous, fearless, bold, daring, high-spirited. 3. Magnanimous, noble, chivalrous, high-minded, fine, lofty, honorable. 4. Attentive to ladies, polite, courteous. 5. Fond of women, given to courtship. Gallant, n.
1. Beau, spark, cicisbeo. 2. Suitor, wooer, lover. 3. Paramour. Gallant, v. a. Wait on (ladies), be attentive to.
Gallantry, n.
1. Bravery, courage, courageousness, valor, intrepidity, prowess, heroism, boldness, fearlessness, chivalry,
contempt of danger. 2. Courtesy, politeness, polite attention (to ladies). 3. Intrigue, illicit relation, base attentions.
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