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chivalry in Finnish

chivalry in Finnish is ritarillisuus — chivalry means the medieval code of conduct for knights, built around honour, courage, mercy, and courtesy.

chivalry in Finnish

ritarillisuus
noun

What does "chivalry" mean?

  1. noun The medieval code of conduct for knights, built around honour, courage, mercy, and courtesy.
    "Stories of chivalry, with knights defending the weak and keeping their word, shaped medieval literature."
  2. noun Polite, considerate, and protective behaviour, especially of men toward women.
    "Some see opening doors as simple chivalry, others as an outdated custom."
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chivalry in a sentence

  • Stories of chivalry, with knights defending the weak and keeping their word, shaped medieval literature.
  • The order of knighthood was built on chivalry as much as on skill with a sword.
  • Some see opening doors as simple chivalry, others as an outdated custom.

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What is "chivalry" in Finnish?

"chivalry" in Finnish is ritarillisuus. chivalry means: The medieval code of conduct for knights, built around honour, courage, mercy, and courtesy.

How do you use "chivalry" in a sentence?

Example: "Stories of chivalry, with knights defending the weak and keeping their word, shaped medieval literature." In Finnish, "chivalry" is ritarillisuus.

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