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knight-errantry

[ nahyt-er-uhn-tree ]

noun

plural knight-errantries.
  1. the behavior, vocation, or character of a knight-errant.
  2. quixotic conduct or action.


knight errantry

noun

  1. the practices of a knight errant
  2. quixotic behaviour or practices
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Origin of knight-errantry1

First recorded in 1645–55; knight-errant + -ry
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Emma had forfeited her confidence, and about the third time of their meeting, she heard all Mrs. Elton’s knight-errantry on the subject.—

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All the cares of state, however, and all the deeds of knight-errantry to defend the wronged and helpless, could not restrain Theseus’ love of danger for the sake of danger.

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In marked contrast with this splendid knight-errantry was the solid and earnest character of de Montfort, who had distinguished himself, as was his wont, at the siege of Carcassonne.

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Granted the reality of the scheme of knight-errantry, and Don Quixote becomes a solid, dependable man who will conscientiously carry it out.

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In an age of artillery knight-errantry is doubtless more difficult, but it does not seem impossible.

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