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Chivalry
see synonyms of chivalryNoun
WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.
Chivalry
see synonyms of chivalrynoun plural -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
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Chivalry
see synonyms of chivalry noun
1.
a group of knights or gallant gentlemen
2.
the medieval system of knighthood
3.
the noble qualities a knight was supposed to have, such as courage, honor, and a readiness to help the weak and protect women
4.
the demonstration of any of the knightly qualities
Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.
Chivalry
see synonyms of chivalryn. pl. chiv·al·ries
1. The medieval system, principles, and customs of knighthood.
2.
a. The qualities idealized by knighthood, such as bravery, courtesy, honor, and gallantry toward women.
b. A manifestation of any of these qualities.
3. Archaic A group of knights or gallant gentlemen.
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