CHIVALRY - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
courtesy towards women
Categories: Courtesy, Good manners
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Noun
the medieval principles governing knighthood and knightly conduct
Categories: Principle
Synonyms
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "chivalry" comes from Medieval Latin caballaria. It started in Medieval Latin caballarius. Then it appeared in Old French chevalerie. Later, people used it in Middle English chivalrie.
🔗 Related Words
cavalry – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
A word passing through this many languages survived because it named something universally important.