a. [ OF. chevalerus, chevalereus, fr. chevalier. See Chivalry. ] Pertaining to chivalry or knight-errantry; warlike; heroic; gallant; high-spirited; high-minded; magnanimous. [ 1913 Webster ]
In brave pursuit of chivalrous emprise. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a chivalrous manner; gallantly; magnanimously. [ 1913 Webster ]