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How to pronounce chivalric in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms knightly, medieval
Derivation chivalry


chivalric rites.

Examples of chivalric

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Satire on chivalric romances, notable as the first whole parody play in English.
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It is the symbol of the Order of the Thistle, a high chivalric order of Scotland.
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Unlike the chivalric romance, magical elements and creatures were relatively rare.
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Henry's literary tastes were largely limited to the chivalric novel Amadis of Gaul.
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He issued a number of the chivalric romances that were immensely popular in his era.
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Medieval knights found out about themselves by reading chivalric romances.
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Don't ask about the opera's mythic, chivalric or storybook dimensions.
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It stands in a unique position between medieval chivalric romance and the modern novel.
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His reading included chivalric romances, poems, history and travel books.
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More examples
  • Characteristic of the time of chivalry and knighthood in the Middle Ages; "chivalric rites"; "the knightly years"
  • (chivalry) courtesy towards women
  • (chivalry) the medieval principles governing knighthood and knightly conduct
  • Chivalry is a term related to the medieval institution of knighthood which has an aristocratic military provenance of individual training and service to others. It is usually associated with ideals of knightly virtues, honor and courtly love. ...
  • (Chivalry (game)) Chivalry is a 1983 action role playing game released for the Apple II by Optimum Resource.
  • Of, or relating to chivalry; gallant and respectful, especially to women
  • (chivalry) Cavalry; horsemen armed for battle; The fact or condition of being a knight; knightly skill, prowess; The ethical code of the knight prevalent in Medieval Europe, having such primary virtues as mercy towards the poor and oppressed, humility, honor, sacrifice, fear of God, ...
  • (chivalry) the qualities idealized by knighthood, such as bravery, courtesy, honor, and gallantry toward women, courtliness, good manners, graciousness
  • (Chivalry) knighthood, knights collectively, or the characteristics expected of a knight: valor, nobility, fairness, courtesy, respect for women, and protection of the weak.