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
He was of knightly blood, but has died in a most unknightly business.
From Wulf the Saxon A Story of the Norman Conquest by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
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 Morris, Charles
But he shook off the chill sense of fear as unworthy and unknightly.
From In the Days of Chivalry by Everett-Green, Evelyn
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 Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis)
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