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knight-errantry

knight-er·rant·ry
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nahyt-er-uh n-tree]
    • /naɪt ˈer-ən-trē, ˈe-rən-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nahyt-er-uh n-tree]
    • /naɪt ˈer-ən-trē, ˈe-rən-/

Definitions of knight-errantry word

  • noun plural knight-errantry the behavior, vocation, or character of a knight-errant. 1
  • noun plural knight-errantry quixotic conduct or action. 1
  • noun knight-errantry The character or actions of wandering knights; the practice of wandering in quest of adventures. 0
  • noun knight-errantry Chivalry; a quixotic or romantic adventure or scheme. 0
See all 4 definitions of knight-errantry

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Origin of knight-errantry

First appearance:

before 1645
One of the 44% oldest English words
First recorded in 1645-55; knight-errant + -ry

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Parts of speech for Knight-errantry

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Knight-errantry

knight-errantry popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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