chevaleresque

French

Etymology

From chevalier +‎ -esque.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ʃə.val.ʁɛsk/

Adjective

chevaleresque (plural chevaleresques)

(historical, relational) chivalry; chivalrous (relating to Medieval chivalry)
(figuratively) chivalrous, gallant
Synonym: galant

Related terms

See also

courtois

Further reading

“chevaleresque”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012.

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