Knighthood synonyms

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gallantry
Nobility of spirit or action; courage.
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commendation (related)
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courtliness
The quality of being courtly; refinement of manners.
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courage (related)
The attitude of facing and dealing with anything recognized as dangerous, difficult, or painful, instead of withdrawing from it; quality of being fearless or brave; valor
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chivalry
The noble qualities a knight was supposed to have, such as courage, honor, and a readiness to help the weak and protect women
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courtesy (related)
(Uncountable) Consent or agreement in spite of fact; indulgence.
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dame (related)
The legal title of the wife of a knight or baronet
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baronetcy (related)
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victoria-cross (related)
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Knighthood Sentence Examples

  • Niall Og O'Neill, one of the four kings of Ireland, accepted knighthood from Richard II.

  • In this year Paxton received the honour of knighthood.

  • For the modern order of the Golden Fleece, see Knighthood And Chivalry, section Orders of Knighthood.

  • But in 1840 the Order was resuscitated in Austria, where it now exists as a semi-religious knighthood, closely connected with the Habsburgs.

  • Two modes of conferring knighthood appear to have prevailed from a very early period in all countries where chivalry was known.

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