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Meaning of knighthood
The state or dignity of a knight, or the honor conferred upon someone as a knight.
Etymology of knighthood
The word "knighthood" originates from Old English "cniht" meaning boy or servant, and "hād" meaning state or condition
The term evolved to refer to a medieval warrior or a man of noble birth, and later to the honor or dignity conferred upon someone as a knight
Synonyms
Definitions
- The state or dignity of a knight
- * The honor conferred upon someone as a knight
- * A man who has been awarded a knightly honor, typically for service or achievement
Usage Examples
- He was awarded knighthood for his services to the community
- * The queen bestowed knighthood upon the famous actor
- * The medieval knight embodied the ideals of chivalry and knighthood