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 that was all ungenerous and bestial—he, this most unknightly giant—he could realize, strangely enough, what a generous and uplifted nature might do on certain occasions when the trumpets of the spirit were loudly blowing.
From The God of Love by McCarthy, Justin H. (Justin Huntly)
Robert was urged to assault the city; but he refrained, declaring such would be an unknightly action toward his sister-in-law and her babe.
From Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II by Yonge, Charlotte Mary
You have committed a discourteous and unknightly act, and must give us time to forget it.
From Agincourt The Works of G. P. R. James, Volume XX by James, G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford)
"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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