(dated) A man with a reputation for fine dress and etiquette; a dandy or fop. / (dated) A male lover; a boyfriend. / A male escort. / A suitor of a lady.

A male given name used since mid-twentieth century.

plural of beau

Ideal excellence, or an imaginary standard of perfection. / An emulable eidolon embodying excellence in a particular respect.

A gallant warrior; a handsome or dashing adventurer.

(dated) The fashionable part of society.

Nonstandard spelling of beau idéal.

A gracious gesture, noble in form but often futile or meaningless in substance.

(humorous, dated) A small flat curl worn on the temple by women.

A gambler, especially if skilled. / A good sport, a gallant sportsman.