CHIVALROUSLY

gallantly, chivalrously

(adverb) in a gallant manner; “he gallantly offered to take her home”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

chivalrously (comparative more chivalrously, superlative most chivalrously)

In a chivalrous manner.

Source: Wiktionary


Chiv"al*rous*ly, adv.

Definition: In a chivalrous manner; gallantly; magnanimously.

CHIVALROUS

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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