Etymology of the English word chivalry
the English word chivalry
derived from the Old French word chevalerie
derived from the Old French word chevalier
derived from the Latin word caballarius (horseman, rider; hostler)
derived from the Late Latin word caballus (horse, riding horse, packhorse)
derived from the Medieval Latin word caballerius
derived from the Late Latin word caballus (horse, riding horse, packhorse)