gallantry

n 1: the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic

courage when facing danger (especially in battle); "he

showed great heroism in battle"; "he received a medal

for valor" [syn: {heroism}, {valor}, {valour}, {valorousness},

{valourousness}, {valiance}, {valiancy}]

2: courtesy towards women [syn: {chivalry}, {politesse}]

3: polite attentiveness to women