KNIGHT
—none. 1 man awarded a non-hereditary title (sir) by a sovereign. 2 hist. A man, usually. Noble, raised to honourable military rank after service as a page and squire. B military follower, attendant, or lady`s champion in a war or tournament. 3 man devoted to a cause, woman, etc. 4 chess piece usually. Shaped like a horse`s head. —verb. Confer a knighthood on. ? knighthood none. Knightly adjective. Poet. [old english, originally = boy]