knight bachelor
Americannoun
plural
knights bachelors, knight bachelorsnoun
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a person who has been knighted but who does not belong to any of the orders of knights
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another name for a bachelor
Etymology
Origin of knight bachelor
First recorded in 1600–10
Example Sentences
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The esteemed Briton, also an astrophysicist and animal welfare advocate, received the title of knight bachelor “for services to Music and to Charity,” according to the Gazette — the official publication of the British royal family.
From Los Angeles Times
May, who is also an animal welfare campaigner, was appointed a knight bachelor for his services to music and charity.
From Seattle Times
The queen drew closer to present Mr. Moore with the insignia of knight bachelor, and they chatted for a few minutes.
From New York Times
He was made a knight bachelor the same year, and in 1999 he was named to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the non-performer category.
From Los Angeles Times
The esquire ranked immediately below the knight bachelor, and his office was regarded as the apprentice stage of knighthood.
From Project Gutenberg
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