knighthood

noun

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knight·hood | \ ˈnīt-ˌhu̇d

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 During the Crusades, a young blacksmith rises to knighthood and protects Jerusalem from invading forces. — Ed Stockly, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2021 During the Crusades, a young blacksmith rises to knighthood and protects Jerusalem from invading forces. — Ed Stockly, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2021 During the Crusades, a young blacksmith rises to knighthood and protects Jerusalem from invading forces. — Ed Stockly, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2021 During the Crusades, a young blacksmith rises to knighthood and protects Jerusalem from invading forces. — Ed Stockly, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2021 During the Crusades, a young blacksmith rises to knighthood and protects Jerusalem from invading forces. — Ed Stockly, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2021 During the Crusades, a young blacksmith rises to knighthood and protects Jerusalem from invading forces. — Ed Stockly, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2021 During the Crusades, a young blacksmith rises to knighthood and protects Jerusalem from invading forces. — Ed Stockly, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2021 During the Crusades, a young blacksmith rises to knighthood and protects Jerusalem from invading forces. — Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2021

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