knight-errantry


knight–er·rant·ry

noun \-ˈer-ən-trē\
plural knight–errantries

Definition of KNIGHT-ERRANTRY

1
: the practice or actions of a knight-errant
2
: quixotic conduct

First Known Use of KNIGHT-ERRANTRY

1620

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