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knighthood in Dutch

knighthood in Dutch is verheffing in de adelstand, ridderschap — knighthood means the honor and rank of being made a knight.

knighthood in Dutch

verheffing in de adelstand
noun
An honour whereby one is made into a knight, and one can thereafter be called Sir.
ridderschap
noun

What does "knighthood" mean?

  1. noun The honor and rank of being made a knight.
    "He's got an OBE and MBE, and his recent work should entitle him to a knighthood."
  2. noun Knights considered as a group.
    "The novel romanticises the knighthood of medieval England."
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knighthood in a sentence

  • He's got an OBE and MBE, and his recent work should entitle him to a knighthood.
  • They rushed to congratulate Sir John Smith on his knighthood.
  • The novel romanticises the knighthood of medieval England.

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What is "knighthood" in Dutch?
"knighthood" in Dutch is verheffing in de adelstand, ridderschap. knighthood means: The honor and rank of being made a knight.
Are there other ways to say "knighthood" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "knighthood": verheffing in de adelstand, ridderschap.
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