knight
noun
a mounted soldier serving under a feudal superior in the Middle Ages.
knights
Example Sentences
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“If Venice had sent just two ships of well-armed knights and experienced commanders,” Mr. Kaldellis suggests, “it would have made a world of difference.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
So now we await the further tussle of the embattled knights, Sir Keir Starmer and Sir Olly Robbins, potentially one day after another in parliament in a few days time.
From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2026
There’s a large and varied field to choose from, even if there are no celebrities or white knights riding to the rescue.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 21, 2026
However, this tourney attracts lords and knights from great houses throughout Westeros, including a couple whose families figure prominently in “Game of Thrones.”
From Salon ● Jan. 17, 2026
It looks like some kind of royal palace with its arched entryways and tall columns, and I half expect a robed king and queen to step out along with armored knights.
From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi
