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/
Korean meaning: 중세 시대에 갑옷을 입고 말을 탄 기사
Korean pronunciation: **나**이트
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
🇺🇸 US/naɪt/
🇬🇧 UK/naɪt/
🌳Etymology
Rootknight
Origin
고대 영어 'cniht'에서 유래되었으며, 원래는 '소년, 하인'을 의미했습니다. 시간이 지나면서 봉건제도 하에서 무장한 기마병을 뜻하는 고귀한 의미로 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
nightlightrightfightsight
night
light
right
fight
sight
🔗Collocations
brave knight
knight in shining armor
knight's honor
medieval knight
knight's quest
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“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.”
😄 Fun example
“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.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
warriorcavalierchampionpaladin
Antonyms
cowardvillainpeasant
Related
armorswordcastlechivalrymedievalquesthonor
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