ALL meanings of chivalry
chiv·al·ry
C c - uncountable noun chivalry Chivalry is polite, kind, and unselfish behaviour, especially by men towards women. 3
- uncountable noun chivalry In the Middle Ages, chivalry was the set of rules and way of behaving which knights were expected to follow. 3
- noun chivalry the combination of qualities expected of an ideal knight, esp courage, honour, justice, and a readiness to help the weak 3
- noun chivalry courteous behaviour, esp towards women 3
- noun chivalry the medieval system and principles of knighthood 3
- noun chivalry knights, noblemen, etc, collectively 3
- noun chivalry a group of knights or gallant gentlemen 3
- noun chivalry the medieval system of knighthood 3
- noun chivalry the noble qualities a knight was supposed to have, such as courage, honor, and a readiness to help the weak and protect women 3
- noun chivalry the demonstration of any of the knightly qualities 3
- noun chivalry gentlemanly behaviour 1
- noun chivalry medieval gallantry 1
- noun chivalry The medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code. 1
- noun plural chivalry the sum of the ideal qualifications of a knight, including courtesy, generosity, valor, and dexterity in arms. 1
- noun plural chivalry the rules and customs of medieval knighthood. 1
- noun plural chivalry the medieval system or institution of knighthood. 1
- noun plural chivalry a group of knights. 1
- noun plural chivalry gallant warriors or gentlemen: fair ladies and noble chivalry. 1
- noun plural chivalry Archaic. a chivalrous act; gallant deed. 1
- noun chivalry (now rare, historical) Cavalry; horsemen armed for battle. 0
- noun chivalry (Obsolete (No longer in use)) The fact or condition of being a knight; knightly skill, prowess. 0
- noun chivalry 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 utmost graciousness and courtesy to ladies. 0
- noun chivalry Courtesy, respect and honourable conduct between opponents in wartime. 0
- noun chivalry Courteous behaviour, especially that of men towards women. 0
- noun chivalry (Britain, law, historical) A tenure of lands by knightly service. 0