chivalry — the medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʃɪvəlri/
Example Sentences
- Tom's chivalry backfired when he held the door for a feminist who lectured him about gender equality for ten minutes.
- The CEO's chivalry was questionable when he offered to carry his secretary's bag but forgot his wife's anniversary.
- Modern chivalry includes not mansplaining and actually listening when someone speaks.
chivalry
NOUN[/ˈʃɪvəlri/]
the medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code
The knight shows true chivalry, kneeling to help the fallen lady cross the muddy road.
True chivalry turns cavalry rivalry into honor.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'chevalerie', derived from 'chevalier' (knight), which comes from Latin 'caballus' (horse). The term evolved to describe the code of conduct and system of values associated with medieval knights.
Breakdown
cheval- (horse, from Latin caballus) + -ry (system/practice suffix) = chivalry (the system and code of knights)
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📝Examples
“Tom's chivalry backfired when he held the door for a feminist who lectured him about gender equality for ten minutes.”
“The CEO's chivalry was questionable when he offered to carry his secretary's bag but forgot his wife's anniversary.”
“Modern chivalry includes not mansplaining and actually listening when someone speaks.”
“His grandmother praised his chivalry for giving up his subway seat, unaware he was just getting off at the next stop.”
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