Knight of the Bath

American  

noun

1. a member of a knightly order founded by George I of England in 1725.

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Etymology

Origin of Knight of the Bath

So called because of the bath new knights took before initiation into the order

Example Sentences

"Oh ho!" said Mr. Croyland, putting his finger sagaciously to the side of his nose; "be so good as to send up that card to Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Henry Leyton, Knight of the Bath, and tell him that the gentleman whose appellation it bears is here, inquiring for one Captain Osborn whom he once saw."

From Project Gutenberg

"I came here to see one Captain Osborn; and I find a gentleman very like him, in truth, but certainly a much smarter looking person, whom I am told is Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Henry Leyton, Knight of the Bath, &c. &c. &c.; and yet he seems to look upon old Zachary Croyland as a friend, too."

From Project Gutenberg

By one way or another--it matters not what--I had found out that Captain Osborn was my old friend Leyton's son; but till I came here to-day, I had no notion that he was colonel of the regiment, and a Knight of the Bath, to boot, as your corporal fellow took care to inform me.

From Project Gutenberg

On the accession of James I. he presented himself at court and was created a knight of the Bath on the 24th of July 1603.

From Project Gutenberg

In 1600, he came to London, and being introduced at court, he became a Knight of the Bath soon after the accession of James the First. 

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