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chivalry

/ˈʃɪv.əl.ri/
chiv · al · ry
Adverb:chivalrously
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Plural:chivalries
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Adjective:chivalrous
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• noun

1

Courteous, gallant, and honorable behavior, especially as shown by men toward women.

Example

"Holding the door open for strangers is a simple everyday gesture of chivalry."

2

The medieval knightly system alongside its religious, moral, and social code of honor, valor, and service.

Example

"Medieval romances often idealized the strict code of chivalry followed by King Arthur's knights."

3

A body of medieval knights, horsemen, or noble warriors collectively (chiefly historical or literary).

Example

"The flower of French chivalry assembled on the battlefield in gleaming armor."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English from Old French 'chevalerie', meaning 'horsemanship' or 'knighthood', derived from 'chevalier' (knight, horseman) and ultimately from Late Latin 'caballarius' (horseman), from 'caballus' (horse).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chivalry. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chivalry
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