Definition of knighthood
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The Queen awarded a knighthood to the famous actor.
For their bravery, they were rewarded with knighthood.
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In 1999, Moore was awarded the Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II, and knighthood followed in 2003.
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Its producer, George Martin—the fifth—ended up with a knighthood, as did its driving force, Paul McCartney.
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Buckingham Palace has renewed its invitation for a knighthood to science fiction legend Arthur C. Clark, the author of 2001: A Space Odyssey.
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First Known Use of knighthood
13th century
KNIGHTHOOD Defined for English Language Learners
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: the rank or title of a knight
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: the rank, dignity, or profession of a knight
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