chivalry
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
A code of honorable and courteous behavior, originally associated with medieval knights.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "He held the door and pulled out her chair, small gestures of old-fashioned _____."
Answer: chivalry
In your own words, what does "chivalry" mean?
A code of honorable and courteous behavior, originally associated with medieval knights.
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