单词 | chivalry |
释义 | chivalry n.   1. the medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code.   2. the combination of qualities expected of an ideal knight, esp. courage, honour, courtesy, justice, and readiness to help the weak.   3. a man's courteous behaviour, esp. towards women.   4. archaic knights, noblemen, and horsemen collectively. Derivatives chivalric adj. Etymology: ME f. OF chevalerie etc. f. med.L caballerius for LL caballarius horseman: see CAVALIER |
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