chivalric
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- nonchivalric adjective
- unchivalric adjective
Etymology
Origin of chivalric
First recorded in 1790–1800; chivalr(y) + -ic
Example Sentences
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Dunk’s good, stout heart informs his determination to live up to the ancient chivalric oaths, which also makes him hopelessly naïve.
From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026
Andrew has remained a Knight of the Garter, a high chivalric honour, which in theory could be taken away.
From BBC • Oct. 11, 2025
Under a bird of prey is a chivalric saying, “For God and the Empire,” and “Excellentia et Benoveleniia,” a misspelled Latin motto supposed to mean “excellence and philanthropy.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 2, 2025
It’s right there in the script of Francis Beaumont’s “The Knight of the Burning Pestle,” a tricksy, loopy, wildly self-referential 1607 play that parodies both city comedy and chivalric romance.
From New York Times • Apr. 27, 2023
In the time of chivalric myth this would be the beggar who turns out to be a king’s son.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
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