knight
//naɪt//
Noun
knightSingular
knightsPlural
1
A man who served his sovereign or lord as a mounted soldier in armor during the medieval period.
The knight rode into battle on his horse, wearing shining armor.
2
A person awarded a non-hereditary title by a monarch in recognition of merit or service, entitled to use 'Sir' before their name.
He was made a knight for his contributions to science.
3
A chess piece, typically shaped like a horse's head, that moves in an L-shape.
The knight can jump over other pieces on the board.
Verb
knightInfinitive
knightsPresent tense
knightedPast tense
knightedPast participle
knightingPresent participle
knightsThird-person singular
1
To confer the title of knight upon someone.
The queen knighted him for his service to the country.