chivalric

chivalric
chivalric 1797, from CHIVALRY (Cf. chivalry) + -IC (Cf. -ic). Pronounced by poets with accent on the middle syllable, and since they are the only ones who need it, it might as well be pronounced that way by everyone.

Etymology dictionary. 2014.

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  • Chivalric — Chiv al*ric, a. [See {Chivalry}.] Relating to chivalry; knightly; chivalrous. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • chivalric — index civil (polite), meritorious Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …   Law dictionary

  • chivalric — [shiv′əl rik΄, shi val′rik] adj. 1. of chivalry 2. chivalrous …   English World dictionary

  • chivalric — [[t]ʃɪvæ̱lrɪk[/t]] ADJ: ADJ n Chivalric means relating to or connected with the system of chivalry that was believed in and followed by medieval knights. ...chivalric ideals …   English dictionary

  • chivalric — adjective /ˈʃɪvl̩ɹɪk/ a) of, or relating to chivalry Aunt Jennifers tigers prance across a screen, / Bright topaz denizens of a world of green. / They do not fear the men beneath the tree; / They pace in sleek chivalric certainty. b) gallant and… …   Wiktionary

  • chivalric — chivalry ► NOUN 1) the medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code. 2) the combination of qualities expected of an ideal knight, especially courage, honour, courtesy, justice, and a readiness to help the weak. 3) courteous …   English terms dictionary

  • chivalric — adjective characteristic of the time of chivalry and knighthood in the Middle Ages chivalric rites the knightly years • Syn: ↑knightly, ↑medieval • Similar to: ↑past • Derivationally related forms: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

  • Chivalric order — Chivalric orders are societies and fellowships of knights[1] that have been created by European monarchs in imitation of the military orders of the Crusades. After the crusades, the memory of these crusading military orders became idealised and… …   Wikipedia

  • Chivalric sagas — The riddarasögur, sagas of knights or chivalric sagas[1] are Norse sagas of the romance genre. Starting in the 13th century with translations of French chansons de geste the genre soon expanded to indigenous creations in a similar style. While… …   Wikipedia

  • Chivalric epic — This is a list of types of chivalric epics in medieval literature: Chanson de geste Roman courtois Matter of Britain Matter of France Acritic songs Categories: Poetry stubsEpic poemsMedieval literature …   Wikipedia

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