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Meanings of very gallant in English

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Usage of very gallant in English
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But now came the very gallant but foolish part of the hunt.
In the Heart of Africa
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And within his gentle nature was a core of very gallant fearlessness.
The Aztec Treasure-House
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It is a very gallant one, and may possibly meet with success.
With Kitchener in the Soudan: A Story of Atbara and Omdurman
4
A very gallant governor and soldier he is, as you should know.
French and English: A Story of the Struggle in America
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He made love to you in a very gallant, courteous fashion.
The Odds / And Other Stories
6
A very gallant sailor, and famed for the most unexpected exploits.
Springhaven: A Tale of the Great War
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It was a very gallant performance, and we are very grateful.
Active Service
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We first hear of Jonathan as doing a very gallant deed.
David: Five Sermons
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They were very gallant, perfect knights, these soldiers of the King.
How Jerusalem Was Won / Being the Record of Allenby's Campaign i...
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I knew him well, and he was a very gallant officer.
Rujub, the Juggler
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He merely said that you had done a very gallant action.
With Frederick the Great: A Story of the Seven Years' War
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He used to be very fond of the ladies, a very gallant man.
The House Behind the Cedars
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Though naturally very gallant, he had nothing to do with women.
The Physiology of Taste; Or, Transcendental Gastronomy
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These two had a son whom they called Siegfried, a very gallant prince.
Heroes Every Child Should Know
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Like D'Artagnan, he is not squeamish, though a very gallant gentleman.
The Soul of the War
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Aye, very gallant-toogallant, and high-born-toohigh-born,unlessI am mistaken.
Fair Margaret
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United States of America
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