chivalry
• noun 1 the medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code. 2 the combination of qualities expected of an ideal knight, especially courage, honour, courtesy, justice, and a readiness to help the weak. 3 courteous behaviour, especially that of a man towards women.
— DERIVATIVES chivalric adjective.
— ORIGIN Old French chevalerie, from Latin caballarius ‘horseman’.
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