chivalry

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The “age of chivalry is gone,” Edmund Burke lamented after the guillotining of Marie Antoinette of France on Oct.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

"John’s life was a testament to resilience. His lifelong beliefs and values included forgiveness, chivalry, truthfulness and optimism," a spokesperson added.

From BBC • Aug. 16, 2024

“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

If he gathered flowers for her or helped her down from her horse, he did it with a casualness that transformed his chivalry into a simple act of friendship.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende