different between chivalrous vs courteous

English

From Middle English chevalrous, from Old French chevalerous; see chivalry.

chivalrous (comparative more chivalrous, superlative most chivalrous)

(of a man) Honourable, especially to women; gallant.
- 1859, George Meredith, The Ordeal of Richard Feverel, Chapter 5:
  Among boys there are laws of honour and chivalrous codes, not written, or formally taught, but intuitively understood by all, and invariably acted upon by the loyal and the true.
involving chivalry.

From Old French curteis (French courtois), from cort (“court”), displaced native Old English hende (“courteous, gracious, friendly”).

courteous (comparative more courteous, superlative most courteous)

Showing regard or thought for others; especially, displaying good manners or etiquette.
Synonyms: see Thesaurus:polite
Antonyms: discourteous, uncourteous; see also Thesaurus:impolite

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