unchivalrous
Appearance
English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From un- + chivalrous.
Adjective
[edit]unchivalrous (comparative more unchivalrous, superlative most unchivalrous)
- Not chivalrous.
- 1913, Edgar Rice Burroughs, The Return of Tarzan, New York: Ballantine Books, published 1963, page 73:
- Miss Porter was especially interested in everything I had to say about you, and asked many questions. I am afraid I took a rather unchivalrous delight in picturing your desire and resolve to go back eventually to your native jungle.
Translations
[edit]not chivalrous
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