Definition of knighthood Knighthood
/najˈthʊˌd/ - [naytud] - knight•hood
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What does knighthood mean?
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NounPlural: knighthoods |
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| knighthood - aristocrats holding the rank of knight |
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- knighthood (n.)
The character, dignity, or condition of a knight, or of knights as a class; hence, chivalry. - knighthood (n.)
The whole body of knights.
Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵
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knighthood
An institution by princes, either for the defence of religion, or as marks of honour on officers who have distinguished themselves by their valour and address. This dignity being personal, dies with the individual so honoured. The initials of our own orders are:--K.G., Knight of the Garter; K.T., Knight of the Thistle; K.S.P., Knight of St. Patrick; G.C.B., Grand Cross of the Bath; K.C.B., Knight Commander of the Bath; G.C.H., Knight Grand Cross of the Hanoverian Guelphic Order; K.H., Knight of the Hanoverian Guelphic Order; G.C.M.G., Grand Cross of St. Michael and George; E.S.I., Most Exalted Star of India. The principal foreign orders worn by our navy are those of Hanover, St. Ferdinand and Merit, the Tower and Sword, Legion of Honour, Maria Theresa, St. Bento d'Avis, Cross of Charles III., San Fernando, St. Louis, St. Vladimir, St. Anne of Russia, Red Eagle of Prussia, Redeemer of Greece, Medjidie of Turkey, Leopold of Austria, Iron Crown of Austria, William of the Netherlands.
Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer 💥
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knighthood
Originally a military distinction, came, in the 16th century, to be occasionally conferred on civilians, as a reward for valuable services rendered to the crown or community. The first civil knight in England was Sir William Walworth, lord mayor of London, who won that distinction by slaying the rebel Wat Tyler in presence of the king. In recent times, it has been bestowed at least as often on scholars, lawyers, artists, or citizens, as on soldiers, and in many cases for no weightier service than carrying a congratulatory address to court. -
knighthood
The character, dignity, or condition of a knight.
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🔤- knighthood, noun, singular of knighthoods.
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