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gallant soldier

noun

  1. a South American plant, Galinsoga parviflora, widely distributed as a weed, having small daisy-like flowers surrounded by silvery scales: family Asteraceae (composites) Also calledJoey Hooker
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of gallant soldier1

C20: by folk etymology from New Latin Galinsoga
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Example Sentences

That gallant soldier who left us so lately has fallen in love with you,—so he says, and of course he knows best.

Sir Philip Sidney was a gallant soldier, a poet, and the most accomplished gentleman of his time.

They certainly were not flattering to one, who if not a very discreet was a very gallant soldier.

I inclose the following brief sketch of the gallant soldier who commanded in this brilliant affair.

He very soon made his mark as a gallant soldier, and became very popular with his men.

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