chivalerie

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Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Anglo-Norman and Old French chevalerie; equivalent to chivaler +‎ -ie.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌt͡ʃival(ə)ˈriː(ə)/, /ˌt͡ʃɛval(ə)ˈriː(ə)/, /ˈt͡ʃivalriː(ə)/

Noun

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chivalerie (uncountable)

  1. A retinue of knights or mounted soldiers.
  2. Those of noble status; nobles.
  3. The state of being a knight; knighthood.
  4. War, fighting, conflict:
    1. Prowess at making war; bravery or military training.
    2. An exemplary martial deed or feat.
  5. Chivalry; knightly values.

Descendants

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  • English: chivalry (remodelled after modern French)

References

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