(n.) 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.
KNIGHT
Meaning of KNIGHT in English
Webster's English dictionary. Английский словарь Webster. 2012
(n.) 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.
Webster's English dictionary. Английский словарь Webster. 2012