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Noun
/ˈSHivəlrē/,
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chivalries, plural;
  1. The medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code

  2. Knights, noblemen, and horsemen collectively
    • - I fought against the cream of French chivalry
  3. The combination of qualities expected of an ideal knight, esp. courage, honor, courtesy, justice, and a readiness to help the weak

  4. Courteous behavior, esp. that of a man toward women
    • - their relations with women were models of chivalry and restraint
  1. courtesy towards women
  2. the medieval principles governing knighthood and knightly conduct
  3. (chivalric) characteristic of the time of chivalry and knighthood in the Middle Ages; "chivalric rites"; "the knightly years"
  4. (chivalrous) being attentive to women like an ideal knight
  5. 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. ...
  6. Chivalry is a 1983 action role playing game released for the Apple II by Optimum Resource.
  7. 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, faithfulness, courage ...
  8. (chivalrous) honourable, especially to women; involving chivalry
  9. 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. ...
  10. 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. ...
  11. A term used in association with ancient Orders (of Chivalry) such as Knighthoods, which usually carry with them the title 'Sir' or 'Dame'.
  12. 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. Mallory's Mort d'Arthur and Tennyson's Idylls of the King are examples by English writers.
  13. 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.
  14. The collection of virtues belonging to a knight or the description of a virtuous action expected of a knight. ...
  15. 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. ...
  16. 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.
  17. A code of behavior based on courtesy and honor. Also used to indicate a Companion of the Order of the Chivalry, which is the Society level polling order for skill in armored combat. Note that the Order of the Chivalry is comprised of Knights and Masters-at-Arms. ...
  18. (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.
  19. the rules for polite and honorable behavior that knights were expected to follow
  20. 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.
  21. A knight's code of honour - covering such things as social, religious and moral ideals.
  22. the code of conduct for nobility during the middle ages
  23. 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.
  24. the qualities idealized by knighthood, such as bravery, courtesy, honor, and gallantry toward women, courtliness, good manners, graciousness
  25. the spirit or character of the ideal knight.