knighthood

noun

knight·​hood ˈnīt-ˌhu̇d 

1

: the rank, dignity, or profession of a knight

2

: the qualities befitting a knight : chivalry

3

: knights as a class or body

Examples of knighthood in a Sentence

The Queen awarded a knighthood to the famous actor.

For their bravery, they were rewarded with knighthood.

Recent Examples on the Web

Early 17th century graves at Jamestown are traditionally unmarked, so the discovery of the tombstone — engraved to commemorate a knighthood and once decorated with brass inlays — is rare for this period, Hartley added. —Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024

Again, the source material already provides the spinoff with fresh purpose: These stories are fundamentally explorations of what knighthood means as a philosophy and an institution in the moral morass that is Westeros. —Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2024

In the spring, Porte Jacquemus became the youngest designer ever named a Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, France’s cultural knighthood. —Nathan Heller, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024

His exploits earned him a knighthood, becoming Sir Ernest Shackleton in 1909. —Jack Guy, CNN, 10 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

knighthood

noun

knight·​hood ˈnīt-ˌhu̇d 

1

: the rank, dignity, or profession of a knight

2

: the qualities that a knight should have

3

: knights as a class or body