knighthood
noun
the rank or dignity of a knight.
knighthoods
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pluralof knighthood.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Foreign citizens can be conferred knighthoods or damehoods but are not dubbed and cannot use the title Sir or Dame.
From BBC ● Dec. 29, 2025
A cross-party group of MPs had claimed the lack of knighthoods a "scandal" linked to snobbery and class prejudice.
From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2025
There is an independent honours committee that considers who should get awards such as knighthoods, rather than the royals.
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2025
In contrast, rugby union, often seen as having more middle class roots, has been getting knighthoods for more than 100 years.
From BBC ● May 30, 2025
Now they came forward dressed in shifts of undyed wool to receive their knighthoods from the Kingsguard.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
