gallantness

noun

gal·​lant·​ness

plural -es

: the quality or state of being gallant

the gallantness of the futile charge against the enemy

said he had no use for gallantness or other useless courtesy

Word History

Etymology

Middle English galantnesse, from galant, galaunt gallant, adjective + -nesse -ness

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