Question

Choose the meaning of the bold word in the following question.

There was a Knight, a most distinguished man, / Who from the day on which he first began / to ride abroad had followed chivalry, / Truth, honor, generousness and courtesy. (The Canterbury Tales, “The Prologue)
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knightly way of dressing
knightly way of dressing

knightly leisure activities
knightly leisure activities

knightly social code
knightly social code

knightly travel restrictions
knightly travel restrictions
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Answer 1

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knightly social code

Answer 2

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The meaning of the bold word in the question is "knightly social code."

Answer 3

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Based on the context provided, the bold word "chivalry" is referring to the knightly social code. The passage mentions that the Knight followed chivalry along with other noble traits like truth, honor, generousness, and courtesy. To find the meaning of the word, you can analyze the context of the passage and consider the characteristics typically associated with knights. Chivalry is a term that describes the values, ideals, and social code that knights were expected to adhere to, including qualities like bravery, loyalty, and respecting women.