galant

/ ɡəˈlɑːnt /

noun

1. an 18th-century style of music characterized by homophony and elaborate ornamentation

Word History and Origins

Origin of galant¹

C17: from Old French galant, from galer to make merry, from gale enjoyment, pleasure

Example Sentences

You will own that I have acted en galant homme, by thinking of your wishes.

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Well, she deserves it for marrying a vieux galant like that!

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Then he returned to the galant style, and in conclusion passed into a bravoura, such as from him even has seldom been heard.

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I replied that I hoped I should conduct myself en galant homme in any circumstances.

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This I believe to be a solitary instance of a voyage without anchorage from Port Galant to the narrow channel.

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