knight
Example Sentences
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The death of King Arthur is caused by a blood feud between two of his foremost knights, Lancelot and Gawain, who had once been close friends.
Three players in the squad have been knighted.
From BBC
The researchers draw parallels to human military history, where heavily armored knights were eventually replaced by specialized soldiers such as archers and crossbowmen.
From Science Daily
In and among the clip-clop of cycling cleats comes another sporting knight.
From BBC
He was knighted in the 2020 for his services to classical music and the arts.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
