chivalric
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of chivalric
First recorded in 1790–1800; chivalr(y) + -ic
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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
Today, some defunct European dynasties maintain their chivalric orders as a lingering vestige of the power they once held.
From Slate ● Nov. 4, 2024
And, when she did, she was always accompanied by Tariq, who seemed to relish this chivalric duty.
From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini
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