Definition of Knighthood

having the title of a person who served a lord in armored battle

Examples of Knighthood in a sentence

Knighthood was granted to those who agreed to serve the manor’s lord.  🔊

In medieval times, knighthood was only granted after several years of training to serve.  🔊

Because most knights served under the king, knighthood was a very common choice for noble boys.  🔊

Knighthood required the warriors to follow a code of honor called chivalry.  🔊

Knighthood provided knights with protection, but required them to defend their lord at all costs.  🔊

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