chivalric

Example Sentences

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Dunk’s good, stout heart informs his determination to live up to the ancient chivalric oaths, which also makes him hopelessly naïve.

From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026

Andrew has remained a Knight of the Garter, a high chivalric honour, which in theory could be taken away.

From BBC • Oct. 11, 2025

Under a bird of prey is a chivalric saying, “For God and the Empire,” and “Excellentia et Benoveleniia,” a misspelled Latin motto supposed to mean “excellence and philanthropy.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 2, 2025

Today, some defunct European dynasties maintain their chivalric orders as a lingering vestige of the power they once held.

From Slate • Nov. 4, 2024

And, when she did, she was always accompanied by Tariq, who seemed to relish this chivalric duty.

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini