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knighthood

One entry found.

Main Entry: knight·hood

Pronunciation: \ˈnīt-ˌhu̇d\

Function: noun

Date: 13th century

1 : the rank, dignity, or profession of a knight
2 : the qualities befitting a knight : chivalry
3 : knights as a class or body

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