- the sum of the ideal qualifications of a knight, including courtesy, generosity, valor, and dexterity in arms.
- the rules and customs of medieval knighthood.
- the medieval system or institution of knighthood.
- a group of knights.
- gallant warriors or gentlemen: fair ladies and noble chivalry.
- a chivalrous act; gallant deed.
- the combination of qualities expected of an ideal knight, esp courage, honour, justice, and a readiness to help the weak
- courteous behaviour, esp towards women
- the medieval system and principles of knighthood
- knights, noblemen, etc, collectively
