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Meaning of knight
A knight is a man who in the Middle Ages was of a high social class and was trained for battle, especially as a heavy cavalry soldier.
Etymology of knight
The word "knight" originated from Old English "cniht", which meant "boy" or "youth", and is related to the Old English word "cneow", meaning "servant" or "attendant".
The term "knight" initially referred to a young boy or servant, but during the Middle Ages, it came to mean a mounted warrior or a man of noble birth who had been trained for battle.
Synonyms
warrior
soldier
fighter
champion
hero
cavalier
chevalier
paladin
gallant
gentleman
esquire
suitor
defender
protector
guardian
warrior
combatant
fighter
soldier
campaigner
crusader
champion
competitor
contender
gladiator
musketeer
guard
sentinel
watcher
attendant
servant
vassal
liegeman
retainer
men-at-arms
armsman
man-at-arms
Definitions
- A man who in the Middle Ages was of a high social class and was trained for battle, especially as a heavy cavalry soldier.
- * A man who has been awarded a knighthood, a mark of honor given by a king or queen for special service or achievement.
- * A chess piece that can jump over other pieces to land on a square.
Usage Examples
- The king knighted the brave soldier for his heroic actions in battle.
- * The knight in shining armor rode into the castle to rescue the princess.
- * The chess player moved her knight to attack her opponent's king.