noun / verb
knight
NYT/naɪt/
A man belonging to a traditionally mounted warrior rank.
The armored knight sits on his warhorse with a shield and lance.
Etymology
Old English cniht meant a boy or servant, not originally a noble warrior. The sense developed through a military follower serving a superior, then rose in status to a distinguished military and noble rank.
In context
there was this Legend of a noble Knight who cared for his people and shepherded souls the dead and though he was a fearsome Warrior he looked after his people
More examples
- Two knights guard the castle gate.
- The young squire hopes to become a knight.
- The king knighted the young warrior after the battle.
Forms
knight · knights · knighted · knighting
knighthood noun — The rank or status of a knight.