chivalry

Tanımlar (İngilizce)

1. isim Cavalry; horsemen armed for battle.

   “‘Most of the lords who rode with Lord Renly to Storm's End have gone over banner-and-blade to Stannis, with all their chivalry.’”

2. isim The fact or condition of being a knight; knightly skill, prowess.
3. isim The ethical code of the knight prevalent in Medieval Europe, having such primary virtues as mercy towards the poor and oppressed, humility, honour, sacrifice, fear of God, faithfulness, courage and courtesy to ladies.
4. isim Courtesy, respect and honourable conduct, as between opponents in wartime.
5. isim Courteous behaviour, especially that of men towards women.
6. isim A tenure of lands by knightly service.