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chivalrous person; chivalry
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesnoun
chivalrous person; knight-errant
literaryRefers to historical figures skilled in martial arts who uphold justice and help others, often appearing in martial arts novels.
In ancient times, there were many wandering knights who upheld justice.
This martial arts hero is very skilled with a sword.
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He has dreamed of becoming a knight-errant since childhood.
The knights-errant in martial arts novels always help the poor.
The story of this wandering knight is very touching.
adjective/noun
chivalrous; chivalry; knightly
literaryDescribes the quality of being chivalrous, righteous, and willing to help others at personal cost.
He has upheld justice and chivalry all his life.
The chivalrous deeds of this knight moved many people.
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The spirit of chivalry is still worth learning today.
He demonstrated through his actions what chivalry is.
This movie shows chivalrous stories in the martial arts world.