chivalrous

/ˈʃɪvəlrəs/
adjective
  1. Polite, kind, and honorable, especially toward women or people who are weaker or in need.
    • The chivalrous man gave up his seat on the bus for the elderly woman.
    • She appreciated his chivalrous offer to carry her heavy bags to the car.
    • In the story, the knight was chivalrous and always defended the innocent.
  2. Relating to the medieval system of knighthood and its ideals of courage, honor, and courtesy.
    • The museum displayed armor and weapons from the chivalrous age of knights.
    • The chivalrous code required knights to protect the weak and serve their lord faithfully.
    • He studied the chivalrous traditions of medieval Europe for his history class.
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