CHIVALROUS

PRONUNCIATION: (SHIV-uhl-ruhs)

MEANING: adjective: Having qualities of chivalry, such as courtesy, honor, bravery, gallantry, etc.

ETYMOLOGY: From Old French chevalerie, from chevalier (knight), from Latin caballus (horse). Earliest documented use: 1374.
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CHI VALOROUS - the 22nd Greek letter has done heroic and yet ethical deeds

CHIVAL ROUT - the horsemen were defeated handily

CHIVAS-ROUS - like good Scotch whiskey