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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 of knighthood from the Web
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Garter Day traditionally celebrates the most senior order of knighthood in the U.K. with a special parade and service at St. George's Chapel in Windsor — the same place where Harry and Meghan tied the knot just about a month ago.
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Ishiguro, who was born in Japan, received a knighthood for his services to literature.
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Also getting a knighthood: Simon Schama, an English art historian and professor of art and history at Columbia University.
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Starr’s knighthood was bestowed more than half a century after The Beatles first went to Buckingham Palace to receive MBE awards.
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Setchell, 71, retired soon after George was born – and received a knighthood for his service.
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And a trophy would undoubtedly elevate either Henry or Pallotta to knighthood, if not sainthood, in his adopted soccer home.
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An announcement of Ringo's knighthood was made at the end of December and brought congratulations from many, including his fellow Beatle Sir Paul McCartney and John Lennon's widow Yoko Ono.
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Martin Sorrell spent the last three decades building an obscure maker of wire baskets into a global advertising powerhouse, earning millions and a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II along the way.
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First Known Use of knighthood
13th century
KNIGHTHOOD Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of knighthood for English Language Learners
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: the rank or title of a knight
KNIGHTHOOD Defined for Kids
Definition of knighthood for Students
: the rank, dignity, or profession of a knight
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