knighthood

knight·hood | \ ˈnīt-ˌhu̇d

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Definition of knighthood

1 : the rank, dignity, or profession of a knight

2 : the qualities befitting a knight : chivalry

3 : knights as a class or body

Examples of knighthood in a Sentence

The Queen awarded a knighthood to the famous actor. For their bravery, they were rewarded with knighthood.

Recent Examples on the Web Tom Moore, has been awarded a knighthood by Britain's Queen Elizabeth II after raising nearly $40 million for Britain's National Health Service by walking laps of his garden. — NBC News, "Hero fundraiser Capt. Tom knighted — but no word yet on official ceremony," 21 May 2020 Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who suffered his own bout of COVID-19, nominated Moore for knighthood for his work. — Madison Dibble, Washington Examiner, "Queen Elizabeth II to knight 100-year-old veteran who raised millions for National Health Service," 20 May 2020 Queen Elizabeth II bestowed an honorary knighthood. — Robert D. Mcfadden, New York Times, "Javier Pérez de Cuéllar Dies at 100; U.N. Chief Brokered Peace Pacts," 4 Mar. 2020 Queen Elizabeth II bestowed an honorary knighthood. — Robert D. Mcfadden, New York Times, "Javier Pérez de Cuéllar Dies at 100; U.N. Chief Brokered Peace Pacts," 4 Mar. 2020 Queen Elizabeth II bestowed an honorary knighthood. — Robert D. Mcfadden, New York Times, "Javier Pérez de Cuéllar Dies at 100; U.N. Chief Brokered Peace Pacts," 4 Mar. 2020 Queen Elizabeth II bestowed an honorary knighthood. — Robert D. Mcfadden, BostonGlobe.com, "Javier Pérez de Cuéllar, 100; UN chief brokered peace pacts," 5 Mar. 2020 The 2020 list of recipients, unveiled Thursday, included Sir Elton John (Companion of Honour), Olivia Newton-John (damehood) and director Sam Mendes (knighthood). — Dennis Romero, NBC News, "U.K. government accidentally publishes addresses of more than 1,000 celebrities," 29 Dec. 2019 The new knighthood even moved into the Templars’ former headquarters at Tomar. — Patrick Masters, Quartz, "The true history of the conspiracy theories about the Knights Templar," 30 Dec. 2019

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“Knighthood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knighthood. Accessed 7 Aug. 2020.

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