- chivalry chiv·al·ry n
- ['ʃɪv(ə)lrɪ]
cavalleria
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Chivalry — Chiv al*ry, n. [F. chevalerie, fr. chevalier knight, OF., horseman. See {Chevalier}, and cf. {Cavalry}.] 1. A body or order of cavaliers or knights serving on horseback; illustrious warriors, collectively; cavalry. His Memphian chivalry. Milton.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
chiv|al|ry — «SHIHV uhl ree», noun. 1. the qualities of an ideal knight in the Middle Ages. Chivalry includes bravery, honor, courtesy, respect for women, protection of the weak, generosity, and fairness to enemies. »He loved chivalry, Truth and honour,… … Useful english dictionary
chiv|al|resque — «SHIHV uhl REHSK», adjective. proper or suited to the age of chivalry. ╂[< French chevaleresque < chevalier chevalier] … Useful english dictionary
chiv|al|ric — «SHIHV uhl rihk, shuh VAL », adjective. 1. having to do with chivalry. 2. = chivalrous. (Cf. ↑chivalrous) … Useful english dictionary
chivalry — chiv|al|ry [ˈʃıvəlri] n [U] [Date: 1200 1300; : Old French; Origin: chevalerie, from chevalier; CHEVALIER] 1.) behaviour that is honourable, kind, generous, and brave, especially men s behaviour towards women 2.) a system of religious beliefs and … Dictionary of contemporary English
chivalry — chiv|al|ry [ ʃıvəlri ] noun uncount 1. ) polite and kind behavior by which men show respect to women 2. ) the qualities of being polite and honest and having honor that were expected of a KNIGHT (=a man trained to fight while riding a horse in… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
chivalry — chiv·al·ry … English syllables
chivalry — chiv•al•ry [[t]ˈʃɪv əl ri[/t]] n. pl. ries for6. 1) why the combination of qualities expected of a knight, including courage, generosity, and courtesy 2) why the institution or customs of medieval knighthood 3) why a group of knights or gallant… … From formal English to slang
Court of chivalry — Chivalry Chiv al*ry, n. [F. chevalerie, fr. chevalier knight, OF., horseman. See {Chevalier}, and cf. {Cavalry}.] 1. A body or order of cavaliers or knights serving on horseback; illustrious warriors, collectively; cavalry. His Memphian chivalry … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
chiv·al·ry — /ʃıvəlri/ noun [noncount] 1 : the system of values (such as loyalty and honor) that knights in the Middle Ages were expected to follow Medieval chivalry the knight s code of chivalry 2 : an honorable and polite way of behaving especially toward… … Useful english dictionary
Order of the Golden Chain — This article is about freemasons. For the ancient mystic religious order of Islamic dervishes, see Naqshbandi. The Order of the Golden Chain is a fraternal social organization for Freemasons and their immediate female relatives. It was founded in … Wikipedia
