chivalric
English
Etymology
Pronunciation
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Adjective
chivalric (comparative more chivalric, superlative most chivalric)
- of, or relating to chivalry
- 1951, Adrienne Rich, Aunt Jennifer's Tigers
- Aunt Jennifer's tigers prance across a screen,
Bright topaz denizens of a world of green.
They do not fear the men beneath the tree;
They pace in sleek chivalric certainty.
- Aunt Jennifer's tigers prance across a screen,
- 1951, Adrienne Rich, Aunt Jennifer's Tigers
- gallant and respectful, especially to women