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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