KNIGHTLY


Meaning of KNIGHTLY in English

— knightliness , n.

/nuyt"lee/ , adj.

1. characteristic of a knight; noble, courageous, and generous: knightly deeds.

2. being or resembling a knight.

3. of or belonging to a knight: knightly duties.

4. composed of knights.

adv.

5. in a manner befitting a knight.

[ bef. 1000; ME; OE cnihtlic. See KNIGHT, -LY ]

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