Definition of knight

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of knight is as below...

Knight (n.) In feudal times, a man-at-arms serving on horseback and admitted to a certain military rank with special ceremonies, including an oath to protect the distressed, maintain the right, and live a stainless life..

Lern More About Knight

Knight :: Knight (n.) A playing card bearing the figure of a knight; the knave or jack.
Esquire :: Esquire (n.) Originally, a shield-bearer or armor-bearer, an attendant on a knight; in modern times, a title of dignity next in degree below knight and above gentleman; also, a title of office and courtesy; -- often shortened to squire..
Mantelet :: Mantelet (n.) A short cloak formerly worn by knights.
Knightly :: Knightly (adv.) In a manner becoming a knight.
Donzel :: Donzel (n.) A young squire, or knight's attendant; a page..
Cycle :: Cycle (n.) The circle of subjects connected with the exploits of the hero or heroes of some particular period which have served as a popular theme for poetry, as the legend of Arthur and the knights of the Round Table, and that of Charlemagne and his paladins..
Dub :: Dub (v. t.) To confer knighthood upon; as, the king dubbed his son Henry a knight..
Chivalric :: Chivalric (a.) Relating to chivalry; knightly; chivalrous.
Knight-er-ratic :: Knight-er-ratic (a.) Pertaining to a knight-errant or to knight-errantry.
Bachelry :: Bachelry (n.) The body of young aspirants for knighthood.
Childe :: Childe (n.) A cognomen formerly prefixed to his name by the oldest son, until he succeeded to his ancestral titles, or was knighted; as, Childe Roland..
Chivalrous :: Chivalrous (a.) Pertaining to chivalry or knight-errantry; warlike; heroic; gallant; high-spirited; high-minded; magnanimous.
Knight :: Knight (n.) A champion; a partisan; a lover.
Chevalier :: Chevalier (n.) A member of certain orders of knighthood.
Talliage :: Talliage (n.) A certain rate or tax paid by barons, knights, and inferior tenants, toward the public expenses..
Belt :: Belt (n.) A token or badge of knightly rank.
Ale-knight :: Ale-knight (n.) A pot companion.
Squire :: Squire (n.) A shield-bearer or armor-bearer who attended a knight.
Chivalry :: Chivalry (n.) The dignity or system of knighthood; the spirit, usages, or manners of knighthood; the practice of knight-errantry..
Pavon :: Pavon (n.) A small triangular flag, esp. one attached to a knight's lance; a pennon..
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us