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unchivalrous

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Etymology

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From un- +‎ chivalrous.

Adjective

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unchivalrous (comparative more unchivalrous, superlative most unchivalrous)

  1. 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.

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