Meaning & Definition of Knight in English
English⟶
Knight
/naɪt/
noun
1. Originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry
- Today in great britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
synonym:
- knight
2. A chessman shaped to resemble the head of a horse
- Can move two squares horizontally and one vertically (or vice versa)
synonym:
- knight,
- horse
verb
1. Raise (someone) to knighthood
- "The beatles were knighted"
synonym:
- knight,
- dub
Examples of using
The brave knight steps forward and kisses the lady on the hand.