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 education aimed at fitting a man to live a life in society; whereas the education given by the monk or priest aimed only at fitting a man to lead a religious life.
From Education in England in the Middle Ages Thesis Approved for the Degree of Doctor of Science in the University of London by Parry, Albert William
And the Chivalric Degrees have led you on the same path, by showing you the excellence of generosity, clemency, forgiveness of injuries, magnanimity, contempt of danger, and the paramount obligations of Duty and Honor.
From Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry by Pike, Albert
Chivalric people were hollow-cheeked with luminous eyes; at least chivalric men were hollow-cheeked, she corrected herself with a look at the mirror.
From Ensign Knightley and Other Stories by Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley)
The Chivalric code is no worse than most and certainly it is prettier than some.
From Chivalry by Cabell, James Branch
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