chiv|al|ry

chiv|al|ry
chiv|al|ry «SHIHV uhl ree», noun.
1. the qualities of an ideal knight in the Middle Ages. Chivalry includes bravery, honor, courtesy, respect for women, protection of the weak, generosity, and fairness to enemies. »

He loved chivalry, Truth and honour, freedom and courtesy (Chaucer).

2. the rules, customs, and beliefs of knights in the Middle Ages; system of knighthood: »

The young man took the vows of chivalry to become a knight.

3. knights as a group: a) a group of knights, horsemen, or warriors, especially those conspicuous for gallantry. b) gallant gentlemen: »

And Belgium's capital had gathered then Her Beauty and her Chivalry (Byron).

4. Archaic. the position or character of a knight: a) bravery or prowess in war. b) knighthood as a rank or order.
╂[< Old French chevalerie < chevalier chevalier]

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