- pronunciation:
- naIt
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
in medieval times, a warrior on horseback, esp. one who had served an apprenticeship and followed a strict code of conduct.
- similar words:
- cavalier
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| definition 2: |
a man given an honorary, nonhereditary rank by a sovereign for merit or service, that rank being next below a baronet.
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| definition 3: |
a member of a men's organization that calls its members knights.
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| definition 4: |
a chess piece in the shape of a horse's head.
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| related words: |
brave, gallant |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
knights, knighting, knighted |
| definition: |
to confer the title of knight on.
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The words
knight, and
night (the opposite of day) sound alike but have different meanings.