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Noun: chivalry  shi-vul-ree
  1. Courtesy towards women
    - gallantry, politesse
     
  2. The medieval principles governing knighthood and knightly conduct
    - knightliness

Derived forms: chivalries

See also: chivalric, chivalrous

Type of: courtesy, good manners, principle

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