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
In vain did I refuse; in vain did I plead that if I were about to renounce the lady it were unknightly to seize on her inheritance.
From Grisly Grisell by Yonge, Charlotte Mary
After he had rested Heinrich sent a message to his brother reproaching him with unknightly behaviour, and challenging him to mortal combat.
From Hero Tales and Legends of the Rhine by Spence, Lewis
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)
"Nay, 'tis such a strange and unknightly promise, lady, how may I pledge my word to its fulfilment?" answered Robert, gravely and sadly.
From The Days of Bruce Vol 1 A Story from Scottish History by Aguilar, Grace
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