Knighthood Definition

nītho͝od
noun
The profession or vocation of a knight.
Webster's New World
The rank or status of a knight.
Webster's New World
Knightly conduct.
Webster's New World
Knights collectively.
Webster's New World

An honour whereby one is made into a knight, and one can thereafter be called "Sir"

He's got an OBE, and MBE and his recent work should entitle him to a knighthood.
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Noun

Singular:
knighthood
Plural:
knighthoods

Origin of Knighthood

  • From Middle English knighthod, from Old English cnihthād

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