chivalric
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- adjective
- /ˈʃɪvəˌlɪk/
- Literature
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- The Chivalric Code is the set of rules by which all noble knights live.
- chivalric knight
- chivalric romance
- chivalric virtue
And in our book Show Me the Love, we talk about transformative chivalric love.
- And in our book Show Me the Love, we talk about transformative chivalric love.
Examples
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The Chivalric ideal is one of duty to a higher cause in which purity and chastity are virtues and manly strength and honor are devoted to their preservation.
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Now, in the later episode, Sancho returns the favor and challenges Don Quijote's chivalric self-confidence.
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What is the chivalric ideal?
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Where's your respect for the Chivalric Code?
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Don't tell me you've never heard of the Chivalric Code.
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His father, Svipr, gives him a list of chivalric virtues:
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The doctrine of immunity for noncombatants had roots in the Middle Ages' chivalric codes.
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In spite of the unflattering byname, King Hrolfr is a chivalric king, a soldier to lead other soldiers.
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The knight's actions were guided by chivalric values, emphasizing honor and bravery in battle.
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In stories of the past, many heroes were celebrated for their chivalric deeds and dedication to protecting the weak.
Synonyms
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Showing polite, protective, and brave behavior like a knight
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About knights and the Middle Ages of honor and bravery
How Chivalric
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Chivalric comes from an old word for 'horse'—think of cavalry, soldiers who fight on horses. Knights were horsemen, so chivalric describes the manners and ideals of those 'knights', such as honor and courage.