The knight
Example: The knight wore shiny armor to protect himself in battle.
Definition
"The knight" refers to a man granted an honorary title of knighthood, often associated with medieval warriors who wore armor and served a lord or king in battle, typically known for their chivalry, bravery, and service in military or ceremonial roles.
Etymology
The term "the knight" comes from the Old English word 'cniht,' meaning a boy or servant, which evolved to denote a mounted warrior of noble standing. Did you know? The word originally implied a young servant but grew to symbolize a prestigious warrior class in medieval Europe.
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"The knight" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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