Knight
noun
A man who was given a high rank by a king or queen in the past for his bravery or military service.
The castle was guarded by brave knights.
Often appears as...
- knight in shining armor
- black knight
noun
In chess, a piece that moves in an L shape.
The knight can jump over other pieces.
Often appears as...
- knight's move
- castling with knight
noun
A man who has been given a special honor by the queen of England because of his great achievements.
Sir Ian McKellen is a knight of the British realm.
Often appears as...
- knight commander
- knight bachelor
noun
A man who behaves in a brave, helpful, and kind way, especially towards women.
He was her knight in shining armor, always there to help her.
Often appears as...
- knight in shining armor
- be a knight
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Approving
noun
A man who was given a high rank by a king or queen in the past for his bravery or military service.
The castle was guarded by brave knights.
Often appears as...
- knight in shining armor
- black knight
noun
In chess, a piece that moves in an L shape.
The knight can jump over other pieces.
Often appears as...
- knight's move
- castling with knight
noun
A man who has been given a special honor by the queen of England because of his great achievements.
Sir Ian McKellen is a knight of the British realm.
Often appears as...
- knight commander
- knight bachelor
noun
A man who behaves in a brave, helpful, and kind way, especially towards women.
He was her knight in shining armor, always there to help her.
Often appears as...
- knight in shining armor
- be a knight
Usage tips
Approving
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Pro Tip 1/3Historical Rank
The term is historical and not used for contemporary ranks; it's part of medieval history.
In stories, knights often embark on quests.
Pro Tip 2/3Gender Specific
Traditionally, 'knight' refers to a male, although modern adaptations can vary.
The knight swore loyalty to his king.
Pro Tip 3/3Chivalry Theme
Knights are often associated with chivalry and heroic deeds in literature.
The knight saved the village from the dragon.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Rank
The term is historical and not used for contemporary ranks; it's part of medieval history.
In stories, knights often embark on quests.
Pro Tip 2/3Gender Specific
Traditionally, 'knight' refers to a male, although modern adaptations can vary.
The knight swore loyalty to his king.
Pro Tip 3/3Chivalry Theme
Knights are often associated with chivalry and heroic deeds in literature.
The knight saved the village from the dragon.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Rank
The term is historical and not used for contemporary ranks; it's part of medieval history.
In stories, knights often embark on quests.
Pro Tip 2/3Gender Specific
Traditionally, 'knight' refers to a male, although modern adaptations can vary.
The knight swore loyalty to his king.
Pro Tip 3/3Chivalry Theme
Knights are often associated with chivalry and heroic deeds in literature.
The knight saved the village from the dragon.
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What is a butt tuba and...
or why the knight so often appears to be losing. The snail might be a symbol of the inevitability of death, which defeats even the strongest knights. Or it could represent humility, and a knight’s need to vanquish his own pride. Many illuminated manuscripts were copies of religious or classical texts,
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Steven Pinker and...
Namely, we seem to be getting more humane. Centuries ago, our ancestors would burn cats alive as a form of popular entertainment. Knights waged constant war on each other by trying to kill as many of each other's peasants as possible. Governments executed people for frivolous reasons,
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Daydreaming: The bridge...
just in with the knights of the round table I was telling that to a friend the other day and she was like oh yeah yeah I loved that whole maiden in the tower daydream when I was a kid I was like no I wasn't the girl locked in the tower I was the guy on the horse
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Where do new words come...
And sometimes a new word isn't new at all. Obsolete words gain new life by adopting new meanings. Villain originally meant a peasant farmer, but in a twist of aristocratic snobbery came to mean someone not bound by the knightly code of chivalry
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My love letter to...
But it wasn't the blood and guts or the boobs that made me want to go see it again. They helped -- It was the armor. The armor in "Excalibur" was intoxicatingly beautiful to me. These were literally knights in shining, mirror-polished armor.
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A Snow Tiger Complaining...
you deserved this she's not even your type you like big girls she's knighted in our foot exactly are you missing now you're making yourself look stupid you're embarrassing me ow just stop it just stop looking at her oh
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The myth of Gawain and...
But in the midst of the revelry, the castle doors split open. A towering knight riding an emerald steed burst into the room, stunning the court into silence. Then, in a deep bellowing voice, he proposed a game.
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Barry Clifford: Pirate...
fact I was giving a talk when knighted at a church in Wellfleet before we found the wreck and an elderly lady came up to me and held her wrist out after the talk and said my grandfather said he found
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The truth about bats -...
a silent guardian, a watchful protector, a dark knight, I'm Okay, fine. So, I'm not Batman. I'm just a bat. But like Batman, I'm often misunderstood. People think I'm scary, strange and dangerous.
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Why should you read "Don...
his novel’s success in the world of his characters. This unconventional meta-awareness created philosophical complexity, as the knight and his squire ponder the meaning of their story.
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What is a butt tuba and...
or why the knight so often appears to be losing. The snail might be a symbol of the inevitability of death, which defeats even the strongest knights. Or it could represent humility, and a knight’s need to vanquish his own pride. Many illuminated manuscripts were copies of religious or classical texts,
Video examples
Steven Pinker and...
Namely, we seem to be getting more humane. Centuries ago, our ancestors would burn cats alive as a form of popular entertainment. Knights waged constant war on each other by trying to kill as many of each other's peasants as possible. Governments executed people for frivolous reasons,
Video examples
Daydreaming: The bridge...
just in with the knights of the round table I was telling that to a friend the other day and she was like oh yeah yeah I loved that whole maiden in the tower daydream when I was a kid I was like no I wasn't the girl locked in the tower I was the guy on the horse
Video examples
Where do new words come...
And sometimes a new word isn't new at all. Obsolete words gain new life by adopting new meanings. Villain originally meant a peasant farmer, but in a twist of aristocratic snobbery came to mean someone not bound by the knightly code of chivalry
Video examples
My love letter to...
But it wasn't the blood and guts or the boobs that made me want to go see it again. They helped -- It was the armor. The armor in "Excalibur" was intoxicatingly beautiful to me. These were literally knights in shining, mirror-polished armor.
Video examples
A Snow Tiger Complaining...
you deserved this she's not even your type you like big girls she's knighted in our foot exactly are you missing now you're making yourself look stupid you're embarrassing me ow just stop it just stop looking at her oh
Video examples
The myth of Gawain and...
But in the midst of the revelry, the castle doors split open. A towering knight riding an emerald steed burst into the room, stunning the court into silence. Then, in a deep bellowing voice, he proposed a game.
Video examples
Barry Clifford: Pirate...
fact I was giving a talk when knighted at a church in Wellfleet before we found the wreck and an elderly lady came up to me and held her wrist out after the talk and said my grandfather said he found
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The truth about bats -...
a silent guardian, a watchful protector, a dark knight, I'm Okay, fine. So, I'm not Batman. I'm just a bat. But like Batman, I'm often misunderstood. People think I'm scary, strange and dangerous.
Video examples
Why should you read "Don...
his novel’s success in the world of his characters. This unconventional meta-awareness created philosophical complexity, as the knight and his squire ponder the meaning of their story.
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Gary Cooper
American Actor
I looked it at like this way. To get folks to like you, as a screen player I mean, I figured you had to sort of be their ideal. I don't mean a handsome knight riding a white horse, but a fella who answered the description of a right guy.
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Kriti Kharbanda
Indian Model
I was always one of those people who thought my love life would be dramatic - a knight in shining armour would take me away on his horse. I was that girl; I'm still that girl. What better way to live that life than being an actor?
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Ian Mckellen
English Actor
There are some tremendous actors in the U.K. who have been knighted, and I've spent much of my life admiring many of them, like Laurence Olivier. So it's very flattering to be in their company.
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Jamie Wyeth
American Artist
My father, whose work I adore... was down working on little things of grass and dead birds. Well, that didn't interest me. As an 8-year-old kid, I wanted knights in armor and so forth.
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Barbara Feldon
American Actress
I've always supported myself. I like the sense of knowing exactly where I stand financially, but there is a side of me that longs for a knight in shining armor.
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Mary Kay Andrews
American Writer
My characters are turned upside down and trying to reinvent themselves but don't need a white knight. They can save themselves in a crisis.
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Jon Jones
American Athlete
A champion without his belt is like a knight without his sword. I've got to have it.
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Rufus Wainwright
Canadian Musician
I'm your knight in shining armor. I'm here to save you from Linkin Park.
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Slowthai
English Musician
I get knighted in the school of life. Like Braveheart.
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Stephen Frears
English Director
I don't generally believe in people being knighted.
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Gary Cooper
American Actor
I looked it at like this way. To get folks to like you, as a screen player I mean, I figured you had to sort of be their ideal. I don't mean a handsome knight riding a white horse, but a fella who answered the description of a right guy.
Quote examples
Kriti Kharbanda
Indian Model
I was always one of those people who thought my love life would be dramatic - a knight in shining armour would take me away on his horse. I was that girl; I'm still that girl. What better way to live that life than being an actor?
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Ian Mckellen
English Actor
There are some tremendous actors in the U.K. who have been knighted, and I've spent much of my life admiring many of them, like Laurence Olivier. So it's very flattering to be in their company.
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Jamie Wyeth
American Artist
My father, whose work I adore... was down working on little things of grass and dead birds. Well, that didn't interest me. As an 8-year-old kid, I wanted knights in armor and so forth.
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Barbara Feldon
American Actress
I've always supported myself. I like the sense of knowing exactly where I stand financially, but there is a side of me that longs for a knight in shining armor.
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Mary Kay Andrews
American Writer
My characters are turned upside down and trying to reinvent themselves but don't need a white knight. They can save themselves in a crisis.
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Jon Jones
American Athlete
A champion without his belt is like a knight without his sword. I've got to have it.
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Rufus Wainwright
Canadian Musician
I'm your knight in shining armor. I'm here to save you from Linkin Park.
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Slowthai
English Musician
I get knighted in the school of life. Like Braveheart.
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Stephen Frears
English Director
I don't generally believe in people being knighted.
Example 1 of 10
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