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Webster 1913 Edition


Knight-errant

Knight′-erˊrant

,
Noun.
;
pl.
Knight-errants
, or
Knights-errant
.
A wandering knight; a knight who traveled in search of adventures, for the purpose of exhibiting military skill, prowess, and generosity.

Webster 1828 Edition


Knight-errant

KNIGHT-ER'RANT

,
Noun.
[knight and L. errans, erro, to wander.]
A wandering knight; a knight who traveled in search of adventures, for the purpose of exhibiting military skill, prowess and generosity.