carpet knight
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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He was in the 66th Regiment, and had fought in the Crimean War; been wounded, too—no carpet knight.
From The Story of My Life Recollections and Reflections by Terry, Ellen
Jerome, the villain, seconded Madame's request so vigorously I could not decline, though he well knew I was no carpet knight capable of entertaining ladies fair on the tourney field of wit.
From The Black Wolf's Breed A Story of France in the Old World and the New, happening in the Reign of Louis XIV by Relyea, C. M. (Charles Mark)
Miss Benham reflected that she knew almost nothing about Ste. Marie save for his reputation as a carpet knight, and Baron de Vries' good opinion, which could not be despised.
From Jason by Forman, Justus Miles
He was courteous, too, and obliging; and though Lionel and Johnny were in consequence inclined to regard him as a "carpet knight so trim," the ladies fully appreciated these good qualities.
From The Two Guardians or, Home in This World by Yonge, Charlotte Mary
While he was still absorbed in Court strifes, and in the seductive labour of building up a fortune, he had proved that he was no mere carpet knight.
From Sir Walter Ralegh A Biography by Stebbing, W. (William)
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