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Webster 1913 Edition

Knight-errantry

Knight′-erˊrant-ry

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Noun.
;
pl.
Knight-errantries
.
The character or actions of wandering knights; the practice of wandering in quest of adventures; chivalry; a quixotic or romantic adventure or scheme.
The rigid guardian [i. e., conscience] of a blameless heart
Is weak with rank
knight-erratries
o’errun.
Young.

Webster 1828 Edition

Knight-errantry

KNIGHT-ER'RANTRY

,
Noun.
The practice of wandering in quest of adventures; the manners of wandering knights.

Definition 2024

knight-errantry

knight-errantry

English

Noun

knight-errantry ‎(countable and uncountable, plural knight-errantries)

  1. The character or actions of wandering knights; the practice of wandering in quest of adventures.
  2. Chivalry; a quixotic or romantic adventure or scheme.
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