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Concise Oxford English Dictionary © 2008 Oxford University Press:
chivalry /ˈʃɪv(ə)lri/
▶noun
- 1 the medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code.
■ the combination of qualities expected of an ideal knight, especially courage, honour, courtesy, justice, and a readiness to help the weak.
■ courteous behaviour, especially that of a man towards women.
- 2 archaic knights, noblemen, and horsemen collectively.
– derivatives
chivalric adjective.
chivalric adjective.
– origin ME: from OFr. chevalerie, from med. L. caballerius, for late L. caballarius (see chevalier).
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