Chĭv'al-ry, n.

(shĭv'al-rý, 67) (Synop., § 130), n. [Fr. chevalerie, from chevalier, knight, O. Fr. horseman, Pr. cavallaria, cavalauria, Sp. caballeria, It. & Pg. cavalleria. See CHEVALIER, and cf. CAVALRY.] 1. A body or order of cavaliers or knights serving on horseback; cavalry. By his light Did all the chivalry of England move, To do brave acts. Shak.

2. The dignity or system of knighthood; the usages, manners, or privileges of knights; the practice of knight-errantry. Dryden.
3. The qualifications or character of knights, as valor, dexterity in arms, courtesy, &c.

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.