Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
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knight | (noun) a chessman shaped to resemble the head of a horse; can move two squares horizontally and one vertically (or vice versa) | Synonyms: horse |
(noun) originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit | - | |
knighthood | (noun) aristocrats holding the rank of knight | - |
knightliness | (noun) the medieval principles governing knighthood and knightly conduct | Synonyms: chivalry |