Dictionary entry

Gallant (4)

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Gal‐lant″ (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p.Gallanted; p. pr. & vb. n.Gallanting.] 1. To attend or wait on, as a lady; as, to gallant ladies to the play.

2. To handle with grace or in a modish manner; as, to gallant a fan. Addison.