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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Chivalry \Chiv"al*ry\, n. [F. chevalerie fr chevalier knight, OF., horseman. See {Chevalier}, and cf {Cavalry}.] 1. A body or order of cavaliers or knights serving on horseback; illustrious warriors, collectively; cavalry. ``His Memphian chivalry.'' --Milton. By his light Did all the chivalry of England move To do brave acts --Shak. 2. The dignity or system of knighthood; the spirit, usages, or manners of knighthood; the practice of knight-errantry. --Dryden. 3. The qualifications or character of knights, as valor, dexterity in arms, courtesy, etc The glory of our Troy this day doth lie On his fair worth and single chivalry. --Shak. 4. (Eng. Law) A tenure of lands by knight's service; that is by the condition of a knight's performing service on horseback, or of performing some noble or military service to his lord. 5. Exploit. [Obs.] --Sir P. Sidney. {Court of chivalry}, a court formerly held before the lord high constable and earl marshal of England as judges, having cognizance of contracts and other matters relating to deeds of arms and war. --Blackstone. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: chivalry n 1: courtesy towards women [syn: {gallantry}, {politesse}] 2: the medieval principles of knighthood
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