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1. knight

noun. ['ˈnaɪt'] originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit.

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  • knight (English)
  • knight (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • knighten (Middle English (1100-1500))

2. knight-errant

noun. a wandering knight travelling in search of adventure.

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3. knight

noun. ['ˈnaɪt'] a chessman shaped to resemble the head of a horse; can move two squares horizontally and one vertically (or vice versa).

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  • knight (English)
  • knight (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • knighten (Middle English (1100-1500))

4. knight

verb. ['ˈnaɪt'] raise (someone) to knighthood.

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  • knight (English)
  • knight (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • knighten (Middle English (1100-1500))
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