ιππότης — meaning in English

English meaning

• knight noun In medieval Europe, an armoured warrior on horseback who served a lord, typically after training as a page and squire.
• paladin noun A heroic, chivalrous champion, especially one associated with knighthood.

Senses

ιππότης is used for these senses in English:

• paladin A heroic champion, especially a knight.

knight — full definition

1. noun In medieval Europe, an armoured warrior on horseback who served a lord, typically after training as a page and squire.
2. noun In Britain, a man who has been honoured by the monarch for outstanding achievement and is entitled to use "Sir" before his name.
3. noun A chess piece, usually shaped like a horse's head, that moves in an L-shape and can jump over other pieces.
4. verb To formally confer a knighthood on someone.

paladin — full definition

1. noun A heroic, chivalrous champion, especially one associated with knighthood.
2. noun A strong defender or supporter of a cause.

Related Greek words