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knighthood

knight·hood
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [nahyt-hoo d]
    • /ˈnaɪt hʊd/
    • /ˈnaɪt.hʊd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nahyt-hoo d]
    • /ˈnaɪt hʊd/

Definitions of knighthood word

  • noun knighthood the rank or dignity of a knight: to confer knighthood upon him. 1
  • noun knighthood the profession or vocation of a knight. 1
  • noun knighthood knightly character or qualities. 1
  • noun knighthood the body of knights. 1
  • noun knighthood The title, rank, or status of a knight. 1
  • noun knighthood honour, title: Sir 1

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Origin of knighthood

First appearance:

before 900
One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English knighthod, Old English cnihthād. See knight, -hood

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Parts of speech for Knighthood

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

knighthood popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

knighthood usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for knighthood

noun knighthood

  • gallantry — dashing courage; heroic bravery; noble-minded behavior.
  • courtliness — polite, refined, or elegant: courtly manners.
  • chivalry — Chivalry is polite, kind, and unselfish behaviour, especially by men towards women.
  • bravery — Bravery is brave behaviour or the quality of being brave.
  • honour — to hold in honor or high respect; revere: to honor one's parents.

Antonyms for knighthood

noun knighthood

  • cowardice — Cowardice is cowardly behaviour.

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