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chivalrous

[shiv-uhl-ruhs] / ˈʃɪv əl rəs /


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That's one of the things that struck me about it, this very old-timey chivalrous idea.

From Salon • Sep. 28, 2024

Now, scientists have observed a pair of chivalrous birds joining the conversation.

From Science Magazine • Mar. 25, 2024

If you believe his chivalrous account, I have an estate to sell you.

From New York Times • Jun. 6, 2023

The chivalrous Reynolds followed them to police court and paid the fine that was by rights Anderson’s.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 8, 2022

Where “chivalry” entered into this, he thought ruefully, he was not entirely sure, unless it counted as chivalrous that he was not calling for Hermione to do it in his stead.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling




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