Knight Bachelor (Noun)
Meaning
A knight of the lowest order; could display only a pennon.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- A knight bachelor was a knight of the lowest order and could display only a pennon.
- The honor of being a knight bachelor was bestowed upon him by the monarch for his bravery.
- In the medieval hierarchy, a knight bachelor ranked below a knight banneret and could display only a pennon.
- The title of knight bachelor was given to individuals who had demonstrated exceptional service to the crown but did not meet the requirements for higher knighthoods.
- Historically, a knight bachelor was a knight of the lowest order and could display only a pennon, not a banner.