Pronunciations (3)
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/ˈʃɪvəlɹi/
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/ˈt͡ʃɪvəlɹi/
Pronunciation notes
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ˈʃɪvəlɹi
Noun
Cavalry; horsemen armed for battle.
Usage- Archaic
- Historical
- Uncountable
- usually
- Examples
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‘Most of the lords who rode with Lord Renly to Storm's End have gone over banner-and-blade to Stannis, with all their chivalry.’
The fact or condition of being a knight; knightly skill, prowess.
Usage- Obsolete
- Uncountable
- usually
The ethical code of the knight prevalent in Medieval Europe, having such primary virtues as mercy towards the poor and oppressed, humility, honour, sacrifice, fear of God, faithfulness, courage and courtesy to ladies.
Usage- Uncountable
- usually
Courtesy, respect and honourable conduct, as between opponents in wartime.
Usage- Uncountable
- usually
- Examples
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He had seen the woman he craved—his woman—his mate—in the arms of another. There had been but one course open to him, according to the fierce jungle code that guided him in this other existence; but just before it had become too late the softer sentiments of his inherent chivalry had risen above the flaming fires of his passion and saved him. A thousand times he gave thanks that they had triumphed before his fingers had released that polished arrow.
Courteous behaviour, especially that of men towards women.
Usage- Uncountable
- usually
- Examples
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The elevator doors close just as Luisa Rey reaches them, but the unseen occupant jams them with his cane. “Thank you,” says Luisa to the old man. “Glad the age of chivalry isn’t totally dead.”
A tenure of lands by knightly service.
Usage- UK usage
- Historical
- Uncountable
- usually
Noun
courtesy towards women
- Broader terms
the medieval principles governing knighthood and knightly conduct
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- Broader terms