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chivalry

[shiv-uhl-ree] / ˈʃɪv əl ri /


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The earl of Arundel’s tomb expresses the grim realities beneath the era’s facade of chivalry: Above, he is depicted resplendent in full armor; below, as a gaunt cadaver.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

He also gave up membership of the Order of the Garter, the oldest and most senior order of chivalry in Britain, although Buckingham Palace remains under pressure to take stronger action against him.

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2025

And because chivalry is not dead, Henry even goes so far as to help Violet weed out other potential suspects.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 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

He had to perfect himself for Arthur as somebody who was good at games, and he had to think about the theories of chivalry even when he was in bed at night.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White




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