c. 1300, "body or host of knights; knighthood in the feudal social system; bravery in war, warfare as an art," from Old French chevalerie "knighthood, chivalry, nobility, cavalry, art o [..]

An idealized code of military and social behavior for the aristocracy in the late medieval period. The word "chivalry" comes from Old French cheval (horse), and chivalry literally me [..]

n. The knightly system of feudal times with its code, usages and practices.

A term used in association with ancient Orders (of Chivalry) such as Knighthoods, which usually carry with them the title 'Sir' or 'Dame'.

(n) courtesy towards women(n) the medieval principles governing knighthood and knightly conduct

The knightly class of feudal times. The primary sense of the term in the European Middle Ages is "knights," or "fully armed and mounted fighting men." Thence the term came to mean [..]