chivalry
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əl noun, plural chiv·al·ries for 6.
1.
the sum of the ideal qualifications of a knight, including courtesy, generosity, valor, and dexterity in arms.
2.
the rules and customs of medieval knighthood.
3.
the medieval system or institution of knighthood.
4.
a group of knights.
5.
gallant warriors or gentlemen: fair ladies and noble chivalry.
6.
Archaic. a chivalrous act; gallant deed.
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| —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 | |
| 'chivalric | |
| —adj | |
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Word Origin & History
chivalry
1292, from O.Fr. chevalerie "horsemanship," from chevaler "knight," from M.L. caballarius "horseman," from L. caballus (see cavalier). From "mounted knight," meaning stretched 14c. to "courtly behavior."
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Cultural Dictionary
chivalry definition
The methods of training and standards of behavior for knights in the Middle Ages. The code of chivalry emphasized bravery, military skill, generosity in victory, piety, and courtesy to women. (Compare courtly love.)
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Example sentences
In later times, fiction and drama greatly romanticized the reputed chivalry of this period.
Some say that the age of chivalry is past, that the spirit of romance is dead.
Even in war, there are times when chivalry prevails.
Smile, pardner, when you say that the old border desperadoes lacked chivalry.
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