Meaning of CHIVALROUS
| Pronunciation: | | 'shivulrus
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[adj] having the qualities of gallantry attributed to an ideal knight |
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CHIVALROUS is a 10 letter word that starts with C. |
| | Synonyms: | | courteous, gallant, knightly |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Chiv"al*rous\, a. [OF. chevalerus, chevalereus, fr.
chevalier. See {Chivalry}.]
Pertaining to chivalry or knight-errantry; warlike; heroic;
gallant; high-spirited; high-minded; magnanimous.
In brave pursuit of chivalrous emprise. --Spenser.
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