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Gallantry vs Backbone - What's the difference?

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Gallantry is a related term of backbone.


As nouns the difference between gallantry and backbone

is that gallantry is courage while backbone is the series of vertebrae, separated by disks, that encloses and protects the spinal cord, and runs down the middle of the back in vertebrate animals.

gallantry

English

Noun

(gallantries)
  • courage
  • chivalrous courtliness, especially towards women
  • an instance of gallant behaviour or speech

    • backbone

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The series of vertebrae, separated by disks, that encloses and protects the spinal cord, and runs down the middle of the back in vertebrate animals.
  • any fundamental support, structure, or infrastructure
    • Before automobiles, railroads were a backbone of commerce.
  • courage, fortitude, or strength
    • He would make a good manager, if he had a little more backbone .

    Synonyms

    * spine * spinal column * vertebral column * See also