Knighthood (Noun)
Meaning
Aristocrats holding the rank of knight.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- Lord Thomas was bestowed the honor of knighthood by the king for his valor in battle.
- As a symbol of their knighthood, the aristocrats wore distinctive coats of arms on their shields.
- The young nobleman eagerly anticipated the day he would receive his knighthood from the monarch.
- After years of loyal service, Sir Edward was awarded knighthood and became a prominent member of the royal court.
- His family's centuries-long history of knighthood was a source of great pride for the earl.