Definitions for chivalry

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chivalry chiv·al·ry

Spelling: [shiv-uh l-ree]

IPA: /ˈʃɪv əl ri/

Chivalry is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 19 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 20 points.

You can make 213 anagrams from letters in chivalry (achilrvy).

Definitions for chivalry

noun

1. the sum of the ideal qualifications of a knight, including courtesy, generosity, valor, and dexterity in arms.
2. the rules and customs of medieval knighthood.
3. the medieval system or institution of knighthood.
4. a group of knights.
5. gallant warriors or gentlemen:
6. Archaic. a chivalrous act; gallant deed.

Origin of chivalry

1250-1300; Middle English chivalrie Anglo-French, Old French chevalerie, equivalent to chevalier chevalier + -ie -y³

Examples for chivalry

“There's also the argument that traditional acts of chivalry are frowned upon as ‘suspicious,’” she writes.

I grew up in a household that was ruled by chivalry, but a family where the men and women are equal soldiers.

I have never met her, and I am inclined to laud her chivalry.

The Southern chivalry howled, and hanged or burned some one in effigy.

This is traditional for Royal Spouses who are not themselves entitled to surround their Arms with an order of chivalry.

It may just reassure our faith that chivalry isn't completely over after all.

With his usual activity he sprang forward and the scion of chivalry ran.

Strange as it may seem, these castles were the birthplaces and homes of chivalry.

That's a long way from the days of the 'wild geese' and the order of chivalry, isn't it?

Then we are agreed that it is not a matter of sentiment, it is not a matter of chivalry.