knighthood

knighthood is a   Noun

Definition:

[1] The character, dignity, or condition of a knight, or of knights as a class; hence, chivalry. "O shame to knighthood." Shak. If you needs must write, write Cæsar`s praise; You `ll gain at least a knighthood, or the bays. Pope.

[2] The whole body of knights. The knighthood nowadays are nothing like the knighthood of old time. Chapman.

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