unknightly
Americanadjective
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unworthy of a knight.
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not like a knight.
adverb
Etymology
Origin of unknightly
Example Sentences
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He did nothing unknightly, and, as it happened, did no harm to Lancelot But the strange turn of feeling was there all the same.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
Unkingly should I be, and most unknightly, Not striving still, however much in vain, To rival him in Christian charity.
From Becket and other plays by Alfred Tennyson, Baron Tennyson
A small boat, manned by men wearing the Constable's livery, was quickly alongside, and Sir John and Sir Reginald stepped aboard, Raymond following with unknightly haste.
From The Winning of the Golden Spurs by Percy F. (Percy Francis) Westerman
I have no dread of that," said Lancelot; "and yet I did but avenge my lord, who was unhorsed unwarily and unknightly.
From Historic Tales, Vol 14 (of 15) The Romance of Reality by Charles Morris
When I looked up I am afraid that there was most unknightly water in my eyes.
From The Dew of Their Youth by S. R. (Samuel Rutherford) Crockett
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