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Gallantry

Splendor of appearance; ostentatious finery.

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Braveness 76% connected

The quality of state or being brave.

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Bravery 76% connected

The quality of being brave; fearless; intrepidity.

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Courage 76% connected

The heart; spirit; temper; disposition.

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Courageousness 76% connected

The quality of being courageous; courage.

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Courtesy 76% connected

Politeness; civility; urbanity; courtliness.

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Chivalry 92% connected

A body or order of cavaliers or knights serving on horseback; illustrious warriors, collectively; cavalry.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Heroism 92% connected

The qualities characteristic of a hero, as courage, bravery, fortitude, unselfishness, etc.; the display of such qualities.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Politesse 92% connected

Politeness.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Valiance 92% connected

Alt. of Valiancy

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Valiancy 92% connected

The quality or state of being valiant; bravery; valor.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Valor 92% connected

Value; worth.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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