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knight
knight
/ˈnaɪt/
noun
(
)
Originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
(
knight
)
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
The valiant knight gallantly rode into battle, defending the honor of his kingdom.
The valiant knight gallantly rode into battle, defending the honor of his kingdom.
(chess) a chessman shaped to resemble the head of a horse; can move two squares horizontally and one vertically (or vice versa)
(
horse
,
knight
)
(chess) a chessman shaped to resemble the head of a horse; can move two squares horizontally and one vertically (or vice versa)
The knight moves in an L shape on the chessboard
The knight moves in an L shape on the chessboard
verb
Raise (someone) to knighthood
(
dub
,
knight
)
raise (someone) to knighthood
The Beatles were knighted
The Beatles were knighted
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