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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