Associations to the word «Knightly»

Wiktionary

KNIGHTLY, adjective. Of or pertaining to a knight or knights.
KNIGHTLY, adjective. Befitting a knight; formally courteous (as a knight); chivalrous, gallant and courtly.
KNIGHTLY, adverb. In the manner of a knight; chivalrously.

Dictionary definition

KNIGHTLY, adjective. Characteristic of the time of chivalry and knighthood in the Middle Ages; "chivalric rites"; "the knightly years".
KNIGHTLY, adjective. Being attentive to women like an ideal knight.

Wise words

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