ridderschap — 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.
- knighthood noun The honour and rank of being made a knight.
Senses
ridderschap is used for these senses in English:
- chivalry The ethical code of the knight prevalent in Medieval Europe, having such primary virtues as mercy towards the poor and oppressed, humility, honour, sacrifice, fear of God, faithfulness, courage and courtesy to ladies.
chivalry — full definition
- noun The medieval code of conduct for knights, built around honour, courage, mercy, and courtesy.
- noun Polite, considerate, and protective behaviour, especially of men toward women.
knighthood — full definition
- noun The honour and rank of being made a knight.
- noun Knights considered as a group.