chivaries
/ˈʃɪvəriz/
noun
- Acts of courteous behavior, especially by men toward women, often in an old-fashioned or romantic way.
- The movie was full of old-fashioned chivaries that felt charming but outdated.
- His chivaries, like holding the door and offering his coat, made her smile.
- She appreciated his small chivaries, such as pulling out her chair at dinner.
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