DEFINITION OF CHIVALRY

chivalry (shiv ell 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.

chivalrous (shiv ell rus) adjective -

1a. having the qualities of an ideal knight; brave, courteous, helpful, honorable, and devoted to the service of the weak and oppressed. syn considerate, gallant

chivalrously (shiv ell russ lee) adverb

~ taken from WORLD BOOK DICTIONARY ~

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