About The Word Knight-errantry
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Knight-errantry
Knight-errantry Definition And Meaning |
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What's The Definition Of Knight-errantry?
[n] quixotic (romantic and impractical) behavior
[n] (medieval) the code of conduct observed by a knight errant who is wandering in search of deeds of chivalry Synonyms | Synonyms for Knight-errantry: quixotism Related Terms | Find terms related to Knight-errantry: bigheartedness | bigness | chivalrousness | chivalry | elevation | errantry | exaltation | generosity | generousness | great heart | greatheartedness | greatness | greatness of heart | heroism | high-mindedness | idealism | knightliness | largeheartedness | liberality | liberalness | loftiness | magnanimity | magnanimousness | nobility | noble-mindedness | nobleness | openhandedness | princeliness | sublimity See Also | code of behavior | code of conduct | idealism Knight-errantry In Webster's Dictionary \Knight"-er`rant*ry\, n.; pl.
{Knight-errantries}.
The character or actions of wandering knights; the practice
of wandering in quest of adventures; chivalry; a quixotic or
romantic adventure or scheme.
The rigid guardian [i. e., conscience] of a blameless
heart Is weak with rank knight-erratries o'errun. --Young.
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