chivalrous
101Knightly — Knight ly, a. [AS. cnihtlic boyish.] Of or pertaining to a knight; becoming a knight; chivalrous; as, a knightly combat; a knightly spirit. [1913 Webster] For knightly jousts and fierce encounters fit. Spenser. [1913 Webster] [Excuses] full… …
102chevalier — noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French, from Late Latin caballarius horseman more at cavalier Date: 14th century 1. a. cavalier 2 b. a member of any of various orders of knighthood or of merit (as the Legion of Honor) …
103chivalric — adjective Date: 1794 relating to chivalry ; chivalrous …
104chivalry — noun (plural ries) Etymology: Middle English chivalrie, from Anglo French chevalerie, from chevaler knight more at chevalier Date: 14th century 1. mounted men at arms 2. archaic a. martial valor …
105errantry — noun (plural ries) Date: 1620 the quality, condition, or fact of wandering; especially a roving in search of chivalrous adventure …
106gentleman — noun Usage: often attributive Etymology: Middle English gentilman Date: 12th century 1. a. a man of noble or gentle birth b. a man belonging to the landed gentry c. (1) a man who combines gentle birth or rank with chivalrous qualities (2) a man… …
107imaginary — adjective Date: 14th century 1. a. existing only in imagination ; lacking factual reality b. formed or characterized imaginatively or arbitrarily < his canvases, chiefly imaginary, somber landscapes Current Biography > 2. containing or relating… …
108quixotic — adjective Etymology: Don Quixote Date: 1718 1. foolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals; especially marked by rash lofty romantic ideas or extravagantly chivalrous action 2. capricious, unpredictable Synonyms: see imaginary •… …
109unchivalrous — adjective Date: 1830 not chivalrous ; lacking in chivalry < an unchivalrous rivalry > • unchivalrously adverb …
110gallant — I. noun Date: 14th century 1. a young man of fashion 2. a. ladies man b. suitor c. paramour II. adjective Etymology: Middle English galaunt, from Middle French …
