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Word: chivalry (lookup usage) (lookup stats)


Meaning:

Noun:

  • Courteous behavior, especially that of men towards women.
  • obsolete Cavalry; horsemen armed for battle.
  • obsolete 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 and utmost graciousness and courtesy to ladies.

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