KNIGHTHOOD


Meaning of KNIGHTHOOD in English

/nuyt"hood/ , n.

1. the rank or dignity of a knight: to confer knighthood upon him.

2. the profession or vocation of a knight.

3. knightly character or qualities.

4. the body of knights.

[ bef. 900; ME knighthod, OE cnihthad. See KNIGHT, -HOOD ]

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