chivalrous. The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000.

The American Heritage^® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000.

chivalrous

SYLLABICATION:	chiv·al·rous
PRONUNCIATION:	shvl-rs
ADJECTIVE:	1. Having the qualities of gallantry and honor attributed to an ideal knight. 2. Of or relating to chivalry. 3. Characterized by consideration and courtesy, especially toward women.
OTHER FORMS:	chival·rous·ly —ADVERB chival·rous·ness —NOUN


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