Meaning & Definition of word "Knight"
Knight
/naɪt/
noun:
- 1. A man who served his sovereign or lord as a mounted soldier in armor.
- Example: The knight rode into battle, his sword gleaming in the sunlight.
- 2. A person of noble birth who was trained to arms and whose rank was below that of a lord.
- Example: After many years of service, the king granted him the title of knight.
- 3. In chess, a piece that can move in an L-shape and is often represented as a horse.
- Example: She strategically moved her knight to block her opponent's queen.
Etymology
●Middle English, from Old English 'cniht' meaning boy or servant.
Common Phrases and Expressions
knight in shining armor:
A hero who comes to the rescue.
to knight someone:
To confer knighthood officially upon someone.
knights of the round table:
A legendary group of knights in Arthurian legend.
Related Words
cavalry:
Soldiers who fought mounted on horseback.
chivalry:
The medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code.
Slang Meanings of knight
Meaning: To knight someone as a joke.
● Example Sentence: He playfully knighted his friend with a spatula.
Meaning: A reference to someone who acts heroically.
● Example Sentence: He's sort of the knight of the group, always saving the day.