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usually uncountable, plural chivalries
(now rare, historical) Cavalry; horsemen armed for battle. quotations
‘Most of the lords who rode with Lord Renly to Storm's End have gone over banner-and-blade to Stannis, with all their chivalry.’
1999, George R.R. Martin, A Clash of Kings, Bantam, published 2011, page 529
(obsolete) 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, honour, sacrifice, fear of God, faithfulness, courage and courtesy to ladies. examples
Courtesy, respect and honourable conduct between opponents in wartime. examples
Courteous behaviour, especially that of men towards women. examples
(UK, law, historical) A tenure of lands by knightly service.