knightly

Definitions of knightly
  1. adjective
    characteristic of the time of chivalry and knighthood in the Middle Ages
    “the knightly years”
    synonyms: chivalric, medieval
    past
    earlier than the present time; no longer current
  2. adjective
    being attentive to women like an ideal knight
    synonyms: chivalrous, gallant
    courteous
    characterized by courtesy and gracious good manners
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