knight (Meaning)
knight (n)
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
a chessman shaped to resemble the head of a horse; can move two squares horizontally and one vertically (or vice versa)
knight (v)
raise (someone) to knighthood
knight (n.)
A young servant or follower; a military attendant.
In feudal times, a man-at-arms serving on horseback and admitted to a certain military rank with special ceremonies, including an oath to protect the distressed, maintain the right, and live a stainless life.
One on whom knighthood, a dignity next below that of baronet, is conferred by the sovereign, entitling him to be addressed as Sir; as, Sir John.
A champion; a partisan; a lover.
A piece used in the game of chess, usually bearing a horse's head.
A playing card bearing the figure of a knight; the knave or jack.
knight (v. t.)
To dub or create (one) a knight; -- done in England by the sovereign only, who taps the kneeling candidate with a sword, saying: Rise, Sir ---.
Synonyms & Antonyms of knight
Synonyms:
- petit-maître
- smoothie
- charmer
- Beau Brummell
- jay
- lady's man
- captivator
- dandy
- swell
- beau
- blood
- patrician
- aristocrat
- ladies' man
- buck
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
knight Sentence Examples
- The young squire dreamed of becoming a noble knight.
- The brave knight rode his horse into battle, determined to protect his kingdom.
- The armor-clad knights clashed swords in a fierce duel.
- The noble knights were always willing to help others in need.
- Legends tell of the chivalrous knight who rescued the fair maiden from the dragon's lair.
- In medieval times, knights were trained from a young age to be fierce warriors.
- A knight's code of honor demanded bravery, loyalty, and justice.
- Many famous stories have been written about the adventures of brave knights.
- In chess, the knight is a powerful piece that can move in an L-shape.
- The knight's shield bore his family's crest, symbolizing his lineage and honor.
FAQs About the word knight
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit, a chessman shaped
Galahad,prince, gallant, fop,cavalier, gentleman, blade, dude, petit-maître, smoothie
civilian, civilian,,
The young squire dreamed of becoming a noble knight.
The brave knight rode his horse into battle, determined to protect his kingdom.
The armor-clad knights clashed swords in a fierce duel.
The noble knights were always willing to help others in need.
