EGAVE

chivalry

About 1.51 uses per million words.

Meaning

  1. noun Cavalry; horsemen armed for battle.
  2. noun The fact or condition of being a knight; knightly skill, prowess.
  3. noun 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. noun Courtesy, respect and honourable conduct, as between opponents in wartime.
  5. noun Courteous behaviour, especially that of men towards women.
  6. noun A tenure of lands by knightly service.

Similar words

politesse gallantry cavalry honor honour knights valor bravery courage knighthood

Often followed by

and of in was is to which that had

Word family

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