chivalric
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of chivalric
First recorded in 1790–1800; chivalr(y) + -ic
Example Sentences
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Chivalric C.D. is no swordsman; he duels with tennis racquet and walking stick.
From Time Magazine Archive
Chivalric degrees co-operate with those that teach lessons of morality, 813-l.
From Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry by Pike, Albert
To win this virgin land,—a kingly quest,— Chivalric deeds were wrought; Long by thy marge and on thy placid breast The Gaul and Saxon fought.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 107, September, 1866 by Various
Degrees; excellency of the virtues of Honor and Duty taught by the Chivalric, 856-u.
From Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry by Pike, Albert
Chivalric dreams of going to seek the place where he was confined and effect what seemed the impossible—a personal rescue—began to haunt the minds of daring youths.
From Lafayette by Crow, Martha Foote
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