chivalry

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Synonyms: cavalry, chivalric, rivalry, corivalry, chivarly, chivery, chivari

Antonyms: cavalry, chivalric, rivalry, corivalry, chivarly, chivery, chivari

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|now|_|rare|historical}} [[cavalry|Cavalry]]; horsemen armed for battle.
2. {{lb|en|obsolete}} The fact or condition of being a [[knight]]; knightly skill, prowess.
3. 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 [[courtesy]] to ladies.
4. Courtesy, respect and [[honourable]] [[conduct]], as between opponents in wartime.
5. Courteous behaviour, especially that of men towards women.
6. {{lb|en|UK|legal|historical}} A [[tenure]] of [[land]]s by knightly service.

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