1) knighthood. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001
...knighthood, see chivalry; courtly love; knight....
2) Mirror of Knighthood (The). Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898
...s library, a Spanish romance at one time very popular. Butler calls Hudibras "the Mirror of Knighthood" (book i. 15). 1 "The barber, taking another book, said, 'This...
3) knighthood. The American HeritageŽ Dictionary of the English Language:
Fourth Edition. 2000.
...The rank, dignity, or vocation of a knight. 2. Behavior or qualities befitting a knight; chivalry. 3. Knights considered as a group....
4) chivalry. The American HeritageŽ Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth
Edition. 2000.
...Inflected forms: pl. chivˇalˇries1. The medieval system, principles, and customs of knighthood. 2a. The qualities idealized by knighthood, such as bravery, courtesy,...
5) Aviz. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898
...An order of knighthood in Portugal, founded by Sancho I., and having for its object the subjugation of the Moors. 1...
6) 1966. 2001. The Encyclopedia of World History
...1966 First knighthood granted to a professional footballer, a sign of the growing acceptance of popular culture. 1 Feb. 22 The Labour government's decision to reduce...
7) Lady of Mercy (Our). Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898
...An order of knighthood in Spain, instituted in 1218 by James I. of Aragon, for the deliverance of Christian captives amongst the Moors. Within the first six years,...
8) knight. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001
...times brought about a permanent military class, and by the 10th cent. the institution of knighthood was well established. The knight was essentially a military officer,...
9) Lindab'ridēs. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898
...A heroine in The Mirror of Knighthood, whose name at one time was a synonym for a kept mistress, in which sense it was used by Scott, Kenilworth and Woodstock. 1...
10) Gentlemen of Paper and Wax. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898
...The first of a new line ennobled with knighthood or other dignity, to whom are given titles and coat-armour. They are made "gentlemen" by patent and a seal. 1...
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