Definition of Chivalry in English :

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Chivalry

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Noun

1. chivalry, gallantry, politesse

courtesy towards women

2. chivalry, knightliness

the medieval principles governing knighthood and knightly conduct

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Chivalry

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noun 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

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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

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Chivalry

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n. 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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