knight-errant

noun

knight-er·​rant ˈnīt-ˈer-ənt How to pronounce knight-errant (audio)
plural knights-errant
: a knight traveling in search of adventures in which to exhibit military skill, prowess, and generosity

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Lots of music by Bach, of course, but also jazzy improvisations and a concert to celebrate a daft knight-errant. Patrick Neas, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of knight-errant was in the 14th century

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“Knight-errant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knight-errant. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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knight-errant

noun
knight-er·​rant
ˈnīt-ˈer-ənt
plural knights-errant
: a knight traveling in search of adventures
knight-errantry
ˈnīt-ˈer-ən-trē
noun
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