Semichivalrous

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Partly chivalrous. not-comparable

    "After that, he watched the semichivalrous behavings of the three English with quiet amusement; he thought Fielding had been incredibly silly and weak, and he was amazed by the younger people's want of proper pride."

Example

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"After that, he watched the semichivalrous behavings of the three English with quiet amusement; he thought Fielding had been incredibly silly and weak, and he was amazed by the younger people's want of proper pride."

Etymology

From semi- + chivalrous.

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