knightly | ||
1. | [ adjective ] (medieval) characteristic of the time of chivalry and knighthood in the Middle Ages | |
Synonyms: | medieval chivalric | |
Examples: | "chivalric rites" "the knightly years" |
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Related terms: | past | |
2. | [ adjective ] having the qualities of gallantry attributed to an ideal knight | |
Synonyms: | chivalrous gallant | |
Related terms: | courteous | |
Similar spelling: |
knight Knights Knighton Knightia Knighten Knecht knighthood |