knight
Example Sentences
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Nesbitt never anticipated, however, that the marketing strategy would involve his 10-acre polo field staging a medieval battle, complete with knights in suits of armor and a dragon flying overhead.
Elba, known for his roles in hit TV series "The Wire" and "Luther", was knighted for services to young people, having founded an international charity that helps support disadvantaged youngsters.
From Barron's
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
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