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Ritterschlag — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • accolade noun An award, honour or expression of high praise.

Senses

Ritterschlag is used for these senses in English:

  • accolade (historical) A salutation marking the conferring of knighthood, consisting of an embrace or a kiss, and a slight blow on the shoulders with the flat of a sword.

Related German words