gallantries

Meanings

• noun

  Gracious and courteous behavior, especially towards women.

  - "He was known for his gallantries towards the fairer sex."
  - "The princess was accustomed to receiving many gallantries from suitors."

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Synonyms

gallanthood , gallantness

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Variants

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gallantries , gallantry

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Etymology

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From Old French galant 'handsome, courteous, dashing' and -erie 'place, estate'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'gallantries' is often used to describe the behavior of knights towards ladies in medieval literature and art.

2. In some cultures, offering gallantries to a woman is considered a sign of respect and admiration.

3. Gallantries can also be extended to include acts of kindness and consideration towards others, not just towards women.

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Related Concepts

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1. Chivalry: A medieval social code emphasizing honor, courage, courtesy, and the protection of the weak.

2. Courtesy: Polite and considerate behavior, especially towards those perceived as being of higher social rank.

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Culture

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Gallantries have been a part of various cultures throughout history, especially in Europe during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance periods. They were often expressed through chivalric behavior, such as offering a lady your cloak to keep her warm, offering your hand to help her up stairs, or performing acts of bravery and heroism.

How to Memorize "gallantries"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a man in old-fashioned clothing offering a lady his cloak.
   - Imagine yourself in a castle courtyard, observing knights performing gallantries towards the ladies.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gallantries' with 'chivalry' and 'courtesy'.
   - Think of gallantries as acts of kindness and respect towards others, especially towards women.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that gallantries are acts of 'gracious' and 'courteous' behavior.
   - Think of the word 'galant' which means 'handsome' and 'dashing'.

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