Definition of chivalry Chivalry

/ʃɪˈvʌlɹi/ - [shivulree] - chiv•al•ry

We found 15 definitions of chivalry from 6 different sources.

What does chivalry mean?

Noun Plural: chivalries
chivalry - the medieval principles governing knighthood and knightly conduct
		knightliness
		principle a basic truth or law or assumption; "the principles of democracy"
chivalry - courtesy towards women
		gallantry, politesse

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chivalry (Noun)
Cavalry; horsemen armed for battle.
chivalry (Noun)
The fact or condition of being a knight; knightly skill, prowess.
chivalry (Noun)
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.
chivalry (Noun)
Courtesy, respect and honorable conduct between opponents in wartime.
chivalry (Noun)
Courteous behavior, especially that of men towards women.

chivalry (n.)
A body or order of cavaliers or knights serving on horseback; illustrious warriors, collectively; cavalry.
chivalry (n.)
The dignity or system of knighthood; the spirit, usages, or manners of knighthood; the practice of knight-errantry.
chivalry (n.)
The qualifications or character of knights, as valor, dexterity in arms, courtesy, etc.
chivalry (n.)
A tenure of lands by knight's service; that is, by the condition of a knight's performing service on horseback, or of performing some noble or military service to his lord.
chivalry (n.)
Exploit.

chivalry
shiv′al-ri, n. the usages and qualifications of chevaliers or knights: bravery and courtesy: the system of knighthood in feudal times.—adjs. Chival′ric, Chiv′alrous, pertaining to chivalry: bold: gallant.—adv. Chiv′alrously.—n. Chiv′alrousness. [Fr. chevalerie—cheval—Low L. caballus, a horse.]

chivalry
(Fr. Chevalerie, from chevalier, “knight,” or “horseman”). The system of knighthood, together with the privileges, duties, and manners of knights. The qualifications or character of knights, as valor, dexterity in arms, courtesy, etc.