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chivalric 中文解釋 wordnet sense Collocation Usage Collins Definition
  1. characteristic of the time of chivalry and knighthood in the Middle Ages; "chivalric rites"; "the knightly years"
  2. (chivalry) courtesy towards women
  3. (chivalry) the medieval principles governing knighthood and knightly conduct
  4. Chivalry is a term related to the medieval institution of knighthood which has an aristocratic military provenance of individual training and service to others. It is usually associated with ideals of knightly virtues, honor and courtly love. ...
  5. (Chivalry (game)) Chivalry is a 1983 action role playing game released for the Apple II by Optimum Resource.
  6. of, or relating to chivalry; gallant and respectful, especially to women
  7. (chivalry) Cavalry; horsemen armed for battle; The fact or condition of being a knight; knightly skill, prowess; The ethical code of the knight prevalent in Medieval Europe, having such primary virtues as mercy towards the poor and oppressed, humility, honor, sacrifice, fear of God, ...
  8. (chivalry) the qualities idealized by knighthood, such as bravery, courtesy, honor, and gallantry toward women, courtliness, good manners, graciousness
  9. (Chivalry) knighthood, knights collectively, or the characteristics expected of a knight: valor, nobility, fairness, courtesy, respect for women, and protection of the weak.
  10. (Chivalry) Code of conduct for knight and nobles during European feudalism.
  11. (Chivalry) A collective term for people recognized by the society as possessing prowess in heavy weapons combat and chivalric virtues. The order of Chivalry contains two subgroups: Knights swear fealty to the Crown, while Masters-of-Arms do not.
  12. (CHIVALRY) ancient Eng. law. This word is derived from the French chevelier, a horseman. It is. the name of a tenure of land by knight's service. Chivalry was of two kinds: the first; which was regal, or held only of the king; or common, which was held of a common person. Co. Litt. h. t.
  13. (CHIVALRY) An idealized code of military and social behavior for the aristocracy in the late medieval period. The word "chivalry" comes from Old French cheval (horse), and chivalry literally means "horsemanship. ...
  14. (Chivalry) (1) the deportment of a man toward any woman not his wife. (2) a man's inclination to defend a woman against every man but himself.
  15. (Chivalry) A knight's code of honour - covering such things as social, religious and moral ideals.
  16. (Chivalry) A term used in association with ancient Orders (of Chivalry) such as Knighthoods, which usually carry with them the title 'Sir' or 'Dame'.
  17. (Chivalry) The idealized code of conduct for medieval knights, chivalry exalted courage and courtesy in battle, generousity to one's inferiors and loyalty to one's lord. Church involvement in the Crusades added love of God and the defense of Christian principles to the code. ...
  18. (Chivalry) n. A time-honored code of conduct which, at a time when most men treated women as chattels, demanded as central to a man's honor that women be accorded deference, protection, and respect. Considered by modern feminism to be a bane.
  19. (Chivalry) set of customs and rituals connected with Medieval knighthood, stressing loyalty to God and king, fidelity to lady-loves, ready aid to victims of injustice, and opposition to monsters, giants, and tyrants. ...
  20. (chivalry) (n) qualities of an ideal knight of the Middle Ages: brave, courteous, considerate, honorable, helpful & devoted to the service of the weak/oppressed
  21. (chivalry) A set of ideas about how a good knight should behave. These included treating women with respect, defending the weak and the poor and fighting fairly.
  22. (chivalry) The collective term for the social codes of knighthood that originated in France in the Middle Ages. It was based on brave, courteous and honourable behaviour – what came to be known as 'gentlemanly conduct' – and was the subject of much medieval literature. ...
  23. (chivalry) This is the code of ethics for knights.  It was made popular during the feudal times and in the stories about King Arthur and the  Knights of the Round Table.  The idea of chivalry is supposed to set up an ideal for which we should strive.
  24. (chivalry) the rules for polite and honorable behavior that knights were expected to follow