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ChivalryEtymology: English from 1292, loans from French chevalerie "knighthood," from chevalier "knight" from Medieval Latin caballarius "horseman"; cavalry is from the Middle French form of the same word. is a term related to the medieval institution of knighthood. It is usually associated with ideals of knightly virtues, honor and courtly love. The word is derived from the French word "chevalerie", itself derived from "chevalier", which means knight, derived from "cheval", horse (indicating one who rides a horse).
Today, the terms chivalry and chivalrous are used to describe courteous behavior, especially that of men towards women.
Etymology
The terms originated in the early history of mounted "knight" (French: chevalier), which happened in France in the late 10th century. Knights possessed military training, a war horse and military equipment which required a substantial amount of wealth and prestige to acquire.
Between the 11th century and 15th centuries Medieval writers often used the word chivalry, but its definition was never consistent between authors, and its meaning would change on a basis that determines where you are, and even over time.sweeney/> Further, its modern meanings are different from its medieval meanings.sweeney/> Thus, the exact meaning of chivalry changes depending on the writer, the time period, and the region, so a comprehensive definition of the term is elusive.sweeney/>
Medieval written references
The term chivalry is very commonly found in medieval chronicles, vernacular literature and other written records, but its meaning varies. It can refer to a company of mounted knights. It can mean the status of being a knight, either as an occupation or as a social class. In legal documents, references to lands held in chivalry imply a type of land tenure in which military services was owed, as in feudalism. In literary texts, such as The Song of Roland, chivalry means a worthy action on the battlefield. read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chivalry
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