Chivalrous vs. Chivalry — What's the Difference?

Having the qualities of gallantry and honor attributed to an ideal knight.

Chivalry, or the chivalric code, is an informal and varying code of conduct developed between 1170 and 1220. It was associated with the medieval Christian institution of knighthood; knights' and gentlemen's behaviours were governed by chivalrous social codes.

Of or relating to chivalry.

The medieval system, principles, and customs of knighthood.

Characterized by consideration and courtesy, especially toward women.

The qualities idealized by knighthood, such as bravery, courtesy, honor, and gallantry toward women.

(of a man) Honourable, especially to women; gallant.

A manifestation of any of these qualities.

Involving chivalry.

(Archaic) A group of knights or gallant gentlemen.

Pertaining to chivalry or knight-errantry; warlike; heroic; gallant; high-spirited; high-minded; magnanimous.

Cavalry; horsemen armed for battle.

Having the qualities of gallantry attributed to an ideal knight

(obsolete) The fact or condition of being a knight; knightly skill, prowess.

The ethical code of the knight prevalent in Medieval Europe, having such primary virtues as mercy towards the poor and oppressed, humility, honour, sacrifice, fear of God, faithfulness, courage and utmost graciousness and courtesy to ladies.

Courtesy, respect and honourable conduct between opponents in wartime.

Courteous behaviour, especially that of men towards women.

A tenure of lands by knightly service.

A body or order of cavaliers or knights serving on horseback; illustrious warriors, collectively; cavalry.

The dignity or system of knighthood; the spirit, usages, or manners of knighthood; the practice of knight-errantry.

The qualifications or character of knights, as valor, dexterity in arms, courtesy, etc.

A tenure of lands by knight's service; that is, by the condition of a knight's performing service on horseback, or of performing some noble or military service to his lord.

Exploit.

Courtesy towards women

The medieval principles of knighthood