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chivalrous

Pronunciation: /ˈʃɪv(ə)lrəs/

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Definition of chivalrous

adjective

  • (of a man or his behaviour) courteous and gallant, especially towards women: teachers may be more chivalrous towards girls
  • relating to the historical concept of chivalry: the concept of chivalrous combat

Derivatives

chivalrously

adverb

chivalrousness

noun

Origin:

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

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