knight — a man who served his sovereign or lord as a mounted soldier in armor
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a man who served his sovereign or lord as a mounted soldier in armor
Pronunciation (IPA): /naɪt/
Example Sentences
- The knight's horse was so tired that it asked for a vacation.
- Sir Lancelot was one of the most famous knights of the Round Table.
- The knight forgot his armor at home and had to fight the dragon in pajamas.
knight
NOUN[/naɪt/]
a man who served his sovereign or lord as a mounted soldier in armor
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Knight derives from Old English cniht, which originally meant 'boy' or 'servant'. Through the feudal period, the term evolved to denote an armed mounted warrior of noble status, reflecting the social transformation of the medieval warrior class.
Breakdown
Old English cniht (boy, servant) underwent semantic elevation during the Middle English period, with the initial 'c' becoming silent, ultimately designating a mounted warrior in feudal hierarchy.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The knight's horse was so tired that it asked for a vacation.”
“Sir Lancelot was one of the most famous knights of the Round Table.”
“The knight forgot his armor at home and had to fight the dragon in pajamas.”
“Knights followed a code of chivalry that emphasized honor and courage.”
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