English → Latin
“chivalrous” in Latin
equesterof or pertaining to an equestrian; of or pertaining to cavalry; knightly, belonging to the mounted knightsfortisstrong, powerful; firm, resolute, steadfast, stout; courageous, brave
Riddle & Arnold A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon, 1864
chivalrous
equester (relating to a knight): *quod equitem decet (becoming a knight): fortis (brave).
Adventurous, Vid.
Quick answer
- What is the Latin word for chivalrous?
- The usual Latin words for “chivalrous” are equester, fortis. The right choice depends on the sense; see the distinctions below.
Entry from J. E. Riddle & T. K. Arnold, A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon (rev. C. Anthon, New York: Harper, 1864), digitised by Fergus J. P. Walsh, CC BY-SA 4.0; Latin markup adapted by latindictionary.co.