carpet knight
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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No carpet knight was he, Florinda; he pulled his own oar.
From The Duke's Prize; a Story of Art and Heart in Florence by Ballou, Maturin Murray
However, he is no carpet knight, and if the Russians come into the valley, we shall see what he and his cavalry can do.”
From The Three Commanders by Dugdale, Thomas Cantrell
His wit and fine person made him to be sought after by those who knew him already, but he was not by nature a carpet knight.
From Francezka by Seawell, Molly Elliot
Miss Benham reflected that she knew almost nothing about Ste. Marie save for his reputation as a carpet knight, and Baron de Vries' good opinion, which could not be despised.
From Jason by Forman, Justus Miles
Inherits a comfortable property, goes to an expensive college, dawdles through Europe, and then comes home to play carpet knight and read poetry to girls.
From The Henchman by Luther, Mark Lee
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