Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
chivalerie. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
chivalerie, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
chivalerie in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
chivalerie you have here. The definition of the word
chivalerie will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
chivalerie, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
Middle English
- chevalerie, chivalerye, chevalrie, chevalry, chevalrye, chivalerye, chivalrie, chivalry, chivalrye, chyvalrie, chyvalry, chyvalrye
Etymology
Borrowed from Anglo-Norman and Old French chevalerie; equivalent to chivaler + -ie.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˌt͡ʃival(ə)ˈriː(ə)/, /ˌt͡ʃɛval(ə)ˈriː(ə)/, /ˈt͡ʃivalriː(ə)/
Noun
chivalerie (uncountable)
- A retinue of knights or mounted soldiers.
- Those of noble status; nobles.
- The state of being a knight; knighthood.
- War, fighting, conflict:
- Prowess at making war; bravery or military training.
- An exemplary martial deed or feat.
- Chivalry; knightly values.
Descendants
- English: chivalry (remodelled after modern French)
References