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chivalrous

[ shiv-uhl-ruhs ]
/ ˈʃÉȘv əl rəs /
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adjective
having the qualities of chivalry, as courage, courtesy, and loyalty.
considerate and courteous to women; gallant.
gracious and honorable toward an enemy, especially a defeated one, and toward the weak or poor.
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Origin of chivalrous

1300–50; Middle English chevalrous<Middle French chevalerous, equivalent to chevalierchevalier + -ous-ous

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Words nearby chivalrous

chitterlings, Ch'iu Ch'u-chi, Chiusi, chiv, chivalric, chivalrous, chivalry, chivaree, chive, chivy, Ch. J.
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Words related to chivalrous

benevolent, big, bold, brave, considerate, courageous, courteous, courtly, gallant, gentlemanlike, great-hearted, heroic, high-minded, honorable, intrepid, lofty, magnanimous, manly, noble-minded, polite

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British Dictionary definitions for chivalrous

chivalrous
/ (ˈʃÉȘvəlrəs) /
adjective
gallant; courteous
involving chivalry

Derived forms of chivalrous

chivalrously, adverbchivalrousness, noun

Word Origin for chivalrous

C14: from Old French chevalerous, from chevalier
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