Synonyms for knighthood

Grammar : Noun

Spell : nahyt-hoo d

Phonetic Transcription : ˈnaɪt hʊd

Définition of knighthood

Origin : Old English cnihthad "the period between childhood and manhood;" see knight (n.) + -hood. Sense of "rank or dignity of a knight" is from c.1300, and probably is an independent formation.

noun chivalry

Example sentences :

A pretty degree of knighthood, sir, is that which can be bought with sugar hogsheads!
Extract from : « The Last of the Mohicans » by James Fenimore Cooper

It was almost as though Henry himself had accepted a knighthood.
Extract from : « A Great Man » by Arnold Bennett

Long after knighthood had passed away, the struggle continued.
Extract from : « Boy Scouts Handbook » by Boy Scouts of America

Industry, thrift, and shrewdness were likely to win enough to buy a knighthood.
Extract from : « The Facts About Shakespeare » by William Allan Nielson

His knighthood as a sworn chum was put in question and he was cruelly hurt.
Extract from : « The Best Short Stories of 1920 » by Various

The order of knighthood was given only after years of training and discipline.
Extract from : « Stories of King Arthur and His Knights » by U. Waldo Cutler

"Then I pray you give me the order of knighthood," said Fair-hands.
Extract from : « Stories of King Arthur and His Knights » by U. Waldo Cutler

Chief of warriors art thou, and stainless flower of knighthood!'
Extract from : « King Arthur's Knights » by Henry Gilbert

Some of the so-called lesser honours, such as knighthood, are reserved for these.
Extract from : « A Labrador Doctor » by Wilfred Thomason Grenfell

She did so, and again claimed his love; but he said he must first prove his knighthood.
Extract from : « Ballads of Romance and Chivalry » by Frank Sidgwick

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