Chīv'al-roūs, a.

(shīv'al-rus) (Synop., § 130), a. [O. Eng. chevalrous, chevalerous, O. Fr. chevalereux, chevalereux, Pr. cavaleiros, Sp. caballeroso. See CHIVALRY.] Pertaining to chivalry or knight-errantry; warlike; bold; gallant.

In brave pursuit of chivalrous emprise. Spenser.