chivalry
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Six hundred years ago, on a muddy field near Agincourt in northern France, King Henry V’s outnumbered, half-starved English army faced the flower of French chivalry.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Whether we are meant to believe or dismiss this apologia for the chivalry of the Old South is debatable.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
The Psychology of Women Quarterly study shows just how much the notion of chivalry is actually a myth.
From Salon • Apr. 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
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
Vocabulary lists containing chivalry
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
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The Magician's Nephew
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