The Only Use of
chivalry
in
1984, by Orwell
- This is not to say that either the conduct of war, or the prevailing attitude towards it, has become less bloodthirsty or more chivalrous.
p. 186.1chivalrous = courteous
Definitions:
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(1)
(chivalry) the medieval principles governing knighthood and knightly conduct such as honor, kindness, bravery, and protection of the weak
or:
courtesy -- especially of men towards women -
(2)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) meaning too rare to warrant focus:
Much less commonly, "chivalry" may reference a group of elite medieval fighters.