Chivalry /(?)/

Chiv·al·ry

Chivalry

n.
  1. A body or order of cavaliers or knights serving on horseback; illustrious warriors, collectively; cavalry.
    By his light Did all the chivalry of England move, To do brave acts.
  2. The dignity or system of knighthood; the spirit, usages, or manners of knighthood; the practice of knight-errantry.
  3. The qualifications or character of knights, as valor, dexterity in arms, courtesy, etc.
    The glory of our Troy this day doth lie On his fair worth and single chivalry.
  4. 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. (Eng. Law)
  5. Exploit. [Obs.]

Phrases & Compounds
Court of chivalry
a court formerly held before the lord high constable and earl marshal of England as judges, having cognizance of contracts and other matters relating to deeds of arms and war.