01 n. The character, dignity, or condition of a knight, or of knights as a class; hence, chivalry.
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The character, dignity, or condition of a knight, or of knights as a class; hence, chivalry.“If you needs must write, write Caesar's praise; You 'll gain at least a knighthood, or the bays.” — Pope.
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The whole body of knights.“The knighthood nowadays are nothing like the knighthood of old time.” — Chapman.