伊達だて衆しゅう

noun

dandy; gallant; chivalrous man

Historical term for a stylish, chivalrous man, often associated with the Edo-period culture of 伊達 (date). Now mostly encountered in historical or literary contexts.

• 彼かれは江え戸ど時じ代だいの伊達だて衆しゅうのような着き物もの姿すがただった。

  He was dressed in a kimono like an Edo-period dandy.

• あの人ひとは伊達だて衆しゅうを気き取どっている。

  That person is affecting the airs of a gallant.