carpet knight
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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He was at all events no carpet knight.
From Modern Leaders: Being a Series of Biographical Sketches by McCarthy, Justin
He was a veritable carpet knight, and though not a fop, was exquisitely dressed in full evening costume, and showed his long pedigreed blood in every line of his clean-shaven face and tall slight figure.
From My Brilliant Career by Franklin, Miles
Thy kind indulgence, even undeserv'd, Should melancholy wight or pensive lover, Courtier, snug cit, or carpet knight so trim Our blossoms cull, he'll find himself in clover, Gain sense from precept, laughter from our whim.
From The Anatomy of Melancholy by Burton, Robert
He seems to me the very personification of a 'lady's man,'—a thorough-paced carpet knight.
From Molly Bawn by Hamilton, Margaret Wolfe
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
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