knighthood
/ˈnaɪtˌhʊd/
noun
- The rank or title of a knight, given by a monarch or government as an honor.
- The ceremony celebrating his knighthood was held at the palace.
- Many people dream of receiving a knighthood for their achievements.
- She was awarded a knighthood for her services to education.
- The qualities or ideals associated with being a knight, such as bravery, honor, and chivalry.
- Modern knighthood is more about service than fighting with swords.
- The story teaches young readers about the true meaning of knighthood.
- He lived by a code of knighthood, always helping those in need.
- Knights as a group; the body of knights in a particular time or place.
- The decline of the knighthood came with the rise of professional armies.
- The knighthood of medieval England followed strict rules of conduct.
- All of the knighthood gathered for the royal tournament.