- knighthood knight·hood n
- ['naɪthud]
(Brit: title) cavalierato
to get a knighthood — essere nominato cavaliere
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knighthood knight·hood n
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knight|hood — «NYT hud», noun. 1. the rank or dignity of a knight: »I would not take a knighthood for my fortune (Shakespeare). 2. the profession or occupation of a knight: »The champions, all of high degree, Who knighthood lov d, and deeds of chivalry (John… … Useful english dictionary
knight·hood — /ˈnaıtˌhʊd/ noun, pl hoods : the rank or title of a knight [count] The Queen awarded a knighthood to the famous actor. [noncount] For their bravery, they were rewarded with knighthood … Useful english dictionary
Knighthood — Knight hood, n. [Knight + hood: cf. AS. chihth[=a]d youth.] 1. The character, dignity, or condition of a knight, or of knights as a class; hence, chivalry. O shame to knighthood. Shak. [1913 Webster] If you needs must write, write C[ae]sar s… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
knighthood — [nīt′hood΄] n. 1. the rank or status of a knight 2. the profession or vocation of a knight 3. knightly conduct 4. knights collectively … English World dictionary
knighthood — knight•hood [[t]ˈnaɪt hʊd[/t]] n. 1) why the rank, dignity, or vocation of a knight 2) why knightly character or qualities 3) why the body of knights • Etymology: bef. 900 … From formal English to slang
knighthood — knight|hood [ˈnaıthud] n [U and C] a British rank and title which is given to a man as an honour for achievement or for doing good things →↑Dame … Dictionary of contemporary English
knighthood — knight|hood [ naıt,hud ] noun count an honor given by a British king or queen that allows a man to use the title Sir before his name … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
knighthood — knight·hood … English syllables
knighthood — /nuyt hood/, n. 1. the rank or dignity of a knight: to confer knighthood upon him. 2. the profession or vocation of a knight. 3. knightly character or qualities. 4. the body of knights. [bef. 900; ME knighthod, OE cnihthad. See KNIGHT, HOOD] * *… … Universalium
knighthood — (n.) O.E. cnihthad the period between childhood and manhood; see KNIGHT (Cf. knight) (n.) + HOOD (Cf. hood). Sense of rank or dignity of a knight is from c.1300, and probably is an independent formation … Etymology dictionary
knighthood — knight·hood || naɪthÊŠd n. rank of knight; profession of a knight; knights as a class; dignity of knight; knightly qualities; aristocrats that hold the rank of knight … English contemporary dictionary
