semichivalrous

English

Etymology

From semi- +‎ chivalrous.

Adjective

semichivalrous (not comparable)

  1. Partly chivalrous.
    • 1924, E. M. Forster, A Passage to India:
      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.
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