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CHIVALROUS
chivalrous, gallant, knightly
(adjective) being attentive to women like an ideal knight
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
chivalrous (comparative more chivalrous, superlative most chivalrous)
(of a man) Honourable, especially to women; gallant.
involving chivalry.
Source: Wiktionary
Chiv"al*rous, a. Etym: [OF. chevalerus, chevalereus, fr. chevalier. See Chivalry.]
Definition: Pertaining to chivalry or knight-errantry; warlike; heroic; gallant; high-spirited; high-minded; magnanimous. In brave pursuit of chivalrous emprise. Spenser.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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