knighthood
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Noun
knighthoods, plural;
/ˈnītˌho͝od/,
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knighthoods, plural;
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The title, rank, or status of a knight
- - he received a knighthood
- - the basis of feudal knighthood
Web Definitions:
- aristocrats holding the rank of knight
- A knight was a member of the warrior class of the Middle Ages in Europe who followed a code of law called "chivalry". In other Indo-European languages, cognates of cavalier or rider are more prevalent (e.g. ...
- An honour whereby one is made into a knight, and one can thereafter be called "Sir"; The quality of being a knight; The knights collectively, the body of knights
- Being a knight. Knighthood was conferred in the adoubement ceremony, or the accolade, at which time a young man or squire was formally adopted into the brotherhood of knights. ...
- Honour rewarded by the Queen. Honourees can carry the title "Sir" in front of their name (e.g. Sir Humphrey).
- The character, or dignity of a Knight.