Knighthood And Chivalry Terms

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun the combination of qualities expected of an ideal knight, especially courage, honor, courtesy, justice, and a readiness to help the weak

  • Chivalry is often associated with the medieval code of conduct for knights.
  • Some people still believe in chivalry and hold doors open for others.
  • I heard he's a real chivalrous guy, always helping out his friends.
  • In modern times, chivalry can be seen as simply treating others with respect and kindness.

noun a journey or quest, especially one undertaken in search of adventure or knightly deeds

  • The knight embarked on a quest of errantry to vanquish the dragon terrorizing the village.
  • The adventurer set out on a journey of errantry to explore the uncharted lands.
  • I heard Jake is into some errantry stuff, like going on crazy adventures and all.
  • Her mind wandered into the errantry of imagination, creating fantastical worlds in her stories.