1the medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code:the age of chivalry
the combination of qualities expected of an ideal knight, namely courage, honour, courtesy, justice, and a readiness to help the weak:tales of chivalry and knightly deeds
courteous behaviour, especially that of a man towards women:he still retained a sense of chivalry towards women
2 archaic knights, noblemen, and horsemen collectively:I fought against the cream of French chivalry
