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chivalric

 [shi-val-rik, shiv-uhl-rik]   Origin

chi·val·ric

   [shi-val-rik, shiv-uhl-rik]
adjective
pertaining to chivalry; chivalrous.
Origin:
1790–1800; chivalr(y) + -ic

Related forms
non·chiv·al·ric, adjective
un·chiv·al·ric, adjective
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chivalry (ˈʃɪvəlrɪ)
 
—n , pl -ries
1.  the combination of qualities expected of an ideal knight, esp courage, honour, justice, and a readiness to help the weak
2.  courteous behaviour, esp towards women
3.  the medieval system and principles of knighthood
4.  knights, noblemen, etc, collectively
 
[C13: from Old French chevalerie, from chevalier]
 
'chivalric
 
—adj

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chivalric
1797, from chivalry + -ic. Pronounced by poets with accent on the middle syllable, and since they are the only ones who need it, it might as well be pronounced that way by everyone.
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