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knighthood
[ nahyt-hood ]
/ ËnaÉȘt hÊd /
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noun
the rank or dignity of a knight: to confer knighthood upon him.
the profession or vocation of a knight.
knightly character or qualities.
the body of knights.
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knighthood
/ (ËnaÉȘthÊd) /
noun
the order, dignity, or rank of a knight
the qualities of a knight; knightliness
knights collectively
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