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Chivalry vs. Gallantry — What's the Difference?

Chivalry vs. Gallantry — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Chivalry and Gallantry

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Chivalry

Chivalry, or the chivalric code, is an informal and varying code of conduct developed between 1170 and 1220. It was associated with the medieval Christian institution of knighthood; knights' and gentlemen's behaviours were governed by chivalrous social codes.

Gallantry

Nobility of spirit or action; courage.

Chivalry

The medieval system, principles, and customs of knighthood.

Gallantry

Chivalrous attention toward women; courtliness
"the air of faintly mocking gallantry with which he habitually treated mother" (Louis Auchincloss).

Chivalry

The qualities idealized by knighthood, such as bravery, courtesy, honor, and gallantry toward women.
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Gallantry

The act or an instance of gallant speech or behavior.

Chivalry

A manifestation of any of these qualities.

Gallantry

(Archaic) A bold or stylish appearance.

Chivalry

(Archaic) A group of knights or gallant gentlemen.

Gallantry

Courage

Chivalry

Cavalry; horsemen armed for battle.

Gallantry

Chivalrous courtliness, especially towards women

Chivalry

(obsolete) The fact or condition of being a knight; knightly skill, prowess.

Gallantry

An instance of gallant behaviour or speech

Chivalry

The ethical code of the knight prevalent in Medieval Europe, having such primary virtues as mercy towards the poor and oppressed, humility, honour, sacrifice, fear of God, faithfulness, courage and utmost graciousness and courtesy to ladies.

Gallantry

Splendor of appearance; ostentatious finery.
Guess the gallantry of our church by this . . . when the desk whereon the priest read was inlaid with plates of silver.

Chivalry

Courtesy, respect and honourable conduct between opponents in wartime.

Gallantry

Bravery; intrepidity; as, the troops behaved with great gallantry.

Chivalry

Courteous behaviour, especially that of men towards women.

Gallantry

Civility or polite attention to ladies; in a bad sense, attention or courtesy designed to win criminal favors from a female; freedom of principle or practice with respect to female virtue; intrigue.

Chivalry

A tenure of lands by knightly service.

Gallantry

Gallant persons, collectively.
Helenus, Antenor, and all the gallantry of Troy.

Chivalry

A body or order of cavaliers or knights serving on horseback; illustrious warriors, collectively; cavalry.
By his lightDid all the chivalry of England move,To do brave acts.

Gallantry

The qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle);
He showed great heroism in battle
He received a medal for valor

Chivalry

The dignity or system of knighthood; the spirit, usages, or manners of knighthood; the practice of knight-errantry.

Gallantry

Courtesy towards women

Chivalry

The qualifications or character of knights, as valor, dexterity in arms, courtesy, etc.
The glory of our Troy this day doth lieOn his fair worth and single chivalry.

Gallantry

Polite attentiveness to women

Chivalry

A tenure of lands by knight's service; that is, by the condition of a knight's performing service on horseback, or of performing some noble or military service to his lord.

Chivalry

Exploit.

Chivalry

Courtesy towards women

Chivalry

The medieval principles of knighthood

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