The qualities idealized by knighthood, such as bravery, courtesy, honor, and gallantry toward women. 骑士品质被骑士制度所理想化的品质,如勇敢、彬彬有礼、荣誉感以及对女人的殷勤等
gallantry
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the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
<noun.attribute> he showed great heroism in battle he received a medal for valor
courtesy towards women
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polite attentiveness to women
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Gallantry \Gal"lant*ry\, n.; pl. {Gallantries}. [F. galanterie.] 1. Splendor of appearance; ostentatious finery. [Archaic]
Guess the gallantry of our church by this . . . when the desk whereon the priest read was inlaid with plates of silver. --Fuller.
2. Bravery; intrepidity; as, the troops behaved with great gallantry.
3. Civility or polite attention to ladies; in a bad sense, attention or courtesy designed to win criminal favors from a female; freedom of principle or practice with respect to female virtue; intrigue.
4. Gallant persons, collectively. [R.]
Helenus, Antenor, and all the gallantry of Troy. --Shak.
Syn: See {Courage}, and {Heroism}.
But for a Statesman burdened with the world's cares, it is an act of inspiring gallantry and valor."
Robert T. Waugh of Ashton, R.I. _ received the Congressional Medal of Honor, the nation's highest award for gallantry.
A $20 gold piece had been designated for winner. Mayor Arthur O'Keefe said that, out of gallantry, the gold piece would go to the young lady and a duplicate gold piece would be awarded to May.