knightly
adjective
characteristic of a knight; noble, courageous, and generous.
knightliness
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a word derived from
knightly.
Example Sentences
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"We have to live," said Mike, "since nature has so willed it, but I fully realize the knightliness of your revolt against the principle of life."
From Mike Fletcher A Novel by George (George Augustus) Moore
Thy knightliness also I hear praised, and am told that nowhere is a better king.
From The Fall of the Niebelungs by Margaret Armour
He may have no inkling of the traditions of fair play, or of the reticences of courtesy, no shred of knightliness, and yet be a scholar in his way.
From Germany and the Germans From an American Point of View by Price Collier
Old Steadfast, there was no denying, had that knightliness.
From Foes by Mary Johnston
Theodoric answered: "Truly, I will let none meddle in this encounter, but will fight it with warlike skill and knightliness".
From Theodoric the Goth Barbarian Champion of Civilisation by Thomas Hodgkin
