GAL'LANT, a. Eng. could L. gallus, a cock.
1. Gay well dressed showy splendid magnificent.
Neither shall gallant ships pass thereby. Isaiah 33
The gay, the wise, the gallant, and the grave.
This sense is obsolete.
2. Brave high-spirited courageous heroic magnanimous as a gallant youth a gallant officer.
3. Fine noble.
4. Courtly : polite and attentive to ladies courteous.
The King James Bible has stood its ground for nearly 400 years. However, during that time the English language has changed, and with it the meanings of some words it used. Here are more than 6,500 words whose definitions have changed since 1611.Wikipedia
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