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chivalrous

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chiv⋅al⋅rous

  [shiv-uhl-ruhs]
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–adjective
1. having the qualities of chivalry, as courage, courtesy, and loyalty.
2. considerate and courteous to women; gallant.
3. gracious and honorable toward an enemy, esp. a defeated one, and toward the weak or poor.
Origin:
1300–50; ME chevalrous < MF chevalerous, equiv. to chevalier chevalier + -ous -ous

Related forms:
chiv⋅al⋅rous⋅ly, adverb
chiv⋅al⋅rous⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
1. fearless, dauntless, valiant; courtly; faithful, true, devoted.

Antonyms:
1. cowardly, rude, disloyal.
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chiv·al·rous   (shĭv'əl-rəs)   
adj.  

  1. Having the qualities of gallantry and honor attributed to an ideal knight.

  2. Of or relating to chivalry.

  3. Characterized by consideration and courtesy, especially toward women.

chiv'al·rous·ly adv., chiv'al·rous·ness n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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