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chivalry Definition


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chivalry
noun
    1. Courtesy and protectiveness especially as shown towards women or the weak.
      Thesaurus: gallantry, courtesy, politeness.
    2. historical
      A code of moral and religious behaviour followed by medieval knights; the medieval system of knighthood.
    3. historical
      A collective body of knights, noblemen etc.
Etymology: 13c: from French chevalerie, from chevalier knight.



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