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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 |
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| :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). |
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| 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]]. |