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ridderlijkheid — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • chivalry noun The medieval code of conduct for knights, built around honour, courage, mercy, and courtesy.

Senses

ridderlijkheid is used for these senses in English:

  • chivalry Courteous behaviour, especially that of men towards women.

chivalry — full definition

  1. noun The medieval code of conduct for knights, built around honour, courage, mercy, and courtesy.
  2. noun Polite, considerate, and protective behaviour, especially of men toward women.

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