Chivalry



GRE 蓝宝 TOEFL

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n. 骑士制度
• ［英］ n. 骑士制度 ( the medieval system of knighthood)

Webster Collegiate

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
  • b. knightly skill
• 3. gallant or distinguished gentlemen
• 4. the system, spirit, or customs of medieval knighthood
• 5. the qualities of the ideal knight ; chivalrous conduct

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