Knighthood Synonyms

nītho͝od
The rank or status of a knight
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. chivalry
  2. gallantry
  3. courtliness

Words Related to Knighthood

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. courage
  2. dame
  3. courtesy
  4. baronetcy
  5. victoria-cross
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Knighthood Sentence Examples

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

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

  • In this year Paxton received the honour 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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