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knight
noun
- 1. A man who has been awarded the highest or second highest class of distinction in any of the four British orders of chivalry, ie honours for service or merit awarded by the Queen or the Government. See also dame.
2. historical
- In medieval Europe: a man-at-arms of high social status, usually mounted, serving a feudal lord.
- Thesaurus: cavalier, chevalier, gentleman, thane, Knight Templar, knight-at-arms, knight errant.
- The armed champion of a lady, devoted to her service.
- A piece shaped like a horse's head.
- knighted, knighting
1. To confer a knighthood on someone.
- The rank of a knight, just below that of a baronet, conferring the title ‘Sir'.
- The order or fraternity of knights.
adj
- Relating to, like or befitting a knight; chivalrous.
