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Etymology

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From Middle English chivalerous, from Old French chevalerous; see chivalry.

Pronunciation

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  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈʃɪv.əl.ɹəs/, (archaic) /ˈt͡ʃɪv.əl.ɹəs/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Adjective

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chivalrous (comparative more chivalrous, superlative most chivalrous)

  1. (of a man) Honourable, especially to women; gallant.
  2. involving chivalry.

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Middle English

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Adjective

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chivalrous

  1. Alternative form of chivalerous