Knight-errantry

noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
The character or actions of wandering knights; the practice of wandering in quest of adventures. countable, uncountable
2
Chivalry; a quixotic or romantic adventure or scheme. countable, uncountable
"Virtue is knight-errantry no more"

Synonyms

chivalry elevation errantry exaltation generosity greatness

Example

"Virtue is knight-errantry no more"

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