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
🇺🇸 US/naɪt/
🇬🇧 UK/naɪt/
🌳Etymology
Rootknight
🎵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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