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Between the 11th century and 16th centuries Medieval writers often used the [[word]] chivalry, but its definition was never consistent between [[authors]], and its [[meaning]] would [[change]] on a basis that determines where you are, and even over time. Further, its [[modern]] meanings are [[different]] from its medieval meanings.

Between the 11th century and 16th centuries Medieval writers often used the [[word]] chivalry, but its definition was never consistent between [[authors]], and its [[meaning]] would [[change]] on a basis that determines where you are, and even over time. Further, its [[modern]] meanings are [[different]] from its medieval meanings.

*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/14th_Century 14th century]

*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/14th_Century 14th century]

==Definitions==

==Definitions==

*1 : mounted men-at-arms

*1 : mounted men-at-arms

:b : knightly [[skill]]

:b : knightly [[skill]]

*3 : gallant or distinguished [[gentlemen]]

*3 : gallant or distinguished [[gentlemen]]

*4 : the [[system]], spirit, or [[customs]] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medieval_Knighthood medieval knighthood]

*4 : the [[system]], spirit, or [[customs]] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medieval_Knighthood medieval knighthood]

*5 : the [[qualities]] of the [[ideal]] knight : chivalrous conduct  

*5 : the [[qualities]] of the [[ideal]] knight : chivalrous conduct  

==Description==

==Description==

'''Chivalry''' is a term related to the medieval [[institution]] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knighthood knighthood] which has a [[military]] provenance of [[individual]] [[training]] and [[service]] to others. It is usually [[associated]] with [[ideals]] of knightly [[virtues]], [[honor]] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Courtly_love courtly love]. The word is derived from the French  word "chevalerie", itself derived from "chevalier", which means knight, derived from "cheval", horse (indicating one who rides a horse).

'''Chivalry''' is a term related to the medieval [[institution]] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knighthood knighthood] which has a [[military]] provenance of [[individual]] [[training]] and [[service]] to others. It is usually [[associated]] with [[ideals]] of knightly [[virtues]], [[honor]] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Courtly_love courtly love]. The word is derived from the French  word "chevalerie", itself derived from "chevalier", which means knight, derived from "cheval", horse (indicating one who rides a horse).

Today, the terms chivalry and chivalrous are often used to describe courteous [[behavior]], especially that of [[men]] towards [[women]].

Today, the terms chivalry and chivalrous are often used to describe courteous [[behavior]], especially that of [[men]] towards [[women]].