code of chivalry

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• Chivalry, orders of — Chivalric orders were a 14c creation with, to a lesser or greater degree, King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table in mind. There is a case for stating that an order of chivalry was and is one in which the number of members is limited. For… …   Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases

• 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

• Chivalry — For other uses, see Chivalry (disambiguation). Chivalry is a term related to the medieval institution of knighthood which has an aristocratic military origin of individual training and service to others. Chivalry was also the term used to refer… …   Wikipedia

• CODE OF THE WEST —    “A man’s gotta do what a man’s gotta do.” Cowboy heroes of silent and classic era Westerns base their actions and beliefs squarely on a code of masculine behavior that stretches back to the days of chivalry. In High Noon (1952), Will Kane… …   Westerns in Cinema

• Code of honor — Honor Hon or ([o^]n [ e]r), n. [OE. honor, honour, onour, onur, OF. honor, onor, honur, onur, honour, onour, F. honneur, fr. L. honor, honos.] [Written also {honour}.] 1. Esteem due or paid to worth; high estimation; respect; consideration;… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• chivalry — noun /ˈʃɪvəlri/ a) The ethical code of the knight prevalent in Medieval Europe, having such primary virtues as mercy towards the poor and oppressed, humility, honor, sacrifice, fear of God, faithfulness, courage and utmost gr …   Wiktionary

• chivalry — chiv·al·ry || ʃɪvlrɪ n. knight s code; gallantry, courtesy, loyalty, bravery …   English contemporary dictionary

• chivalry — [ ʃɪv(ə)lri] noun 1》 the medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code.     ↘the combination of qualities expected of an ideal knight, especially courage, honour, courtesy, justice, and a readiness to help the weak.… …   English new terms dictionary

• Chivalry —    The code of conduct which ruled the knights of western Europe during the High and later Middle Ages. A knight should have prowess, loyalty, generosity and help the poor and needy …   The writer's dictionary of science fiction, fantasy, horror and mythology

• chivalry — n. 1 the medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code. 2 the combination of qualities expected of an ideal knight, esp. courage, honour, courtesy, justice, and readiness to help the weak. 3 a man s courteous behaviour, esp …   Useful english dictionary

• Spanish chivalry — During the Middle Ages, Medieval Europe was engaged in almost constant warfare and conflict.[1] European warfare during the Middle Ages was marked by a transformation in the character of warfare from antiquity, changing military tactics and the… …   Wikipedia