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chivalry

noun
/ˈʃɪvəlɹi/

Etymology

From Middle English chivalerie, a late 13th century loan from Old French chevalerie (“knighthood, chivalry, nobility, cavalry”) (11th century), the -erie (“-ery”) abstract of chevaler (“knight, horseman”), from Medieval Latin caballarius (“horseman, knight”), from caballus (“horse”). Medieval Latin caballaria (“knighthood, status or fief of a knight”) dates to the 12th century. Doublet of cavalry.

  1. derived from caballaria
  2. derived from caballarius
  3. derived from chevalerie
  4. inherited from chivalerie

Definitions

  1. Cavalry

    Cavalry; horsemen armed for battle.

    • ‘Most of the lords who rode with Lord Renly to Storm's End have gone over banner-and-blade to Stannis, with all their chivalry.’

  2. The fact or condition of being a knight

    The fact or condition of being a knight; knightly skill, prowess.

  3. The ethical code of the knight prevalent in Medieval Europe, having such primary virtues…

    The ethical code of the knight prevalent in Medieval Europe, having such primary virtues as mercy towards the poor and oppressed, humility, honour, sacrifice, fear of God, faithfulness, courage and courtesy to ladies.

  4. ›+ 3 more definitions

    1. Courtesy, respect and honourable conduct, as between opponents in wartime.

    2. Courteous behaviour, especially that of men towards women.

    3. A tenure of lands by knightly service.

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Derived

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA