Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Chivalry \Chiv"al*ry\, n. [F. chevalerie, fr. chevalier knight,
   OF., horseman. See {Chevalier}, and cf. {Cavalry}.]
   1. A body or order of cavaliers or knights serving on
      horseback; illustrious warriors, collectively; cavalry.
      ``His Memphian chivalry.'' --Milton.

            By his light Did all the chivalry of England move,
            To do brave acts.                     --Shak.

   2. The dignity or system of knighthood; the spirit, usages,
      or manners of knighthood; the practice of knight-errantry.
      --Dryden.

   3. The qualifications or character of knights, as valor,
      dexterity in arms, courtesy, etc.

            The glory of our Troy this day doth lie On his fair
            worth and single chivalry.            --Shak.

   4. (Eng. Law) A tenure of lands by knight's service; that is,
      by the condition of a knight's performing service on
      horseback, or of performing some noble or military service
      to his lord.

   5. Exploit. [Obs.] --Sir P. Sidney.

   {Court of chivalry}, a court formerly held before the lord
      high constable and earl marshal of England as judges,
      having cognizance of contracts and other matters relating
      to deeds of arms and war. --Blackstone.