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   Chiv·al·rous

   /ˈSHivəlrəs/

   

   adjective

   • 1. courteous and gallant, especially toward women (typically used of a man or his behavior): "shall I be chivalrous and offer you my coat?" Similar gallantgentlemanlyhonorablerespectfulthoughtfulconsiderateprotectiveattentivecourteouspolitegraciouswell manneredurbanecourtlydated:mannerlyarchaic:gentleOpposite rudeboorishunmannerly
   • ▪ relating to the historical notion of chivalry: "the concept of chivalrous combat" Similar knightlynoblechivalricbravecourageousboldvaliantvalorousheroicdaringintrepidhonorablehigh-mindedjustfairloyalconstanttruevirtuousOpposite cowardly

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘characteristic of a medieval knight’): from Old French chevalerous, from chevalier (see chevalier).

   Derivatives

   • 1. chivalrously adverb
   • 2. chivalrousness noun

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2. www.britannica.com › topic › chivalryChivalry | Definition & Examples | Britannica

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   Jul 18, 2024 · Chivalry, the knightly class of feudal times. The primary sense of the term in Europe in the Middle Ages is ‘knights,’ or ‘fully armed and mounted fighting men.’. Thence the term came to mean the gallantry and honour expected of knights. Later the word came to be used in its general sense of ‘courtesy.’.

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   What does chivalry mean?

   • Thence the term came to mean the gallantry and honour expected of knights. Later the word came to be used in its general sense of “courtesy.” (Read Sir Walter Scott’s 1824 Britannica essay on chivalry.) Edward III, watercolour, 15th century; in the British Library (Cotton MS. Julius E. IV).

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   What was chivalry in medieval times?

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   What is 'chivalry' in the theatre of social interactions?

   • In the theatre of social interactions, kindness and politeness have taken a backseat, thanks to the overzealous knight in shining armour, 'chivalry'. Once upon a time, holding doors open and offering seats were acts of decency.

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   Are chivalry and politeness gendered?

   • Chivalry, a traditional form of kindness, has been viewed as patronizing and patriotic in social interactions. This shift has led to a reevaluation of gestures like holding doors open for women, which are now seen as a form of patronage. This has led to a fear of being misinterpreted, but kindness and politeness are not inherently gendered.

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Knights_of_the_Round_TableKnights of the Round Table - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · The Knights of the Round Table ( Welsh: Marchogion y Ford Gron, Cornish: Marghekyon an Moos Krenn, Breton: Marc'hegien an Daol Grenn) are the legendary knights of the fellowship of King Arthur that first appeared in the Matter of Britain literature in the mid-12th century.

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    3 days ago · Discrimination typically leads to groups being unfairly treated on the basis of perceived statuses based on ethnic, racial, gender or religious categories. [2] [3] It involves depriving members of one group of opportunities or privileges that are available to members of another group.