chivalry

Example Sentences

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The scrupulous observance of parole by released officers in the early months of the Civil War reads like tales of the age of chivalry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

On Friday, Andrew announced that he was voluntarily handing back his titles and giving up membership of the Order of the Garter - the oldest and most senior order of chivalry in Britain.

From BBC • Oct. 19, 2025

“There are tales of chivalry, where the heroic knight saves the damsel in distress,” a young woman’s voice intones as “Damsel” begins.

From New York Times • Mar. 7, 2024

On our phone catch-up the following day, she confessed that even though she was a well-educated, liberal woman, she longed for more chivalry.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 19, 2024

There lake and plain smile fair and free, ’Mid rocks their guardian chivalry.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt