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chivalrous

Syllabification: (chiv·al·rous)
Pronunciation: /ˈSHivəlrəs/
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Definition of chivalrous

adjective

  • (of a man or his behavior) courteous and gallant, especially toward women.
  • of or relating to the historical notion of chivalry.

Derivatives

chivalrously

adverb

Origin:

late Middle English (in the sense 'characteristic of a medieval knight'): from Old French chevalerous, from chevalier (see chevalier)

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