noun

knighthood

Knighthood (noun) means the honour and rank of being made a knight. Example: “He received his knighthood at Buckingham Palace.”

noun

The honour and rank of being made a knight.

"He received his knighthood at Buckingham Palace."

Knights considered as a group.

"The novel romanticises the knighthood of medieval England."

How to use knighthood

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe title or status of being a knight.

Common pairings

awarded a knighthood receive a knighthood

knighthoods plural

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He received his _____ at Buckingham Palace.

From knight plus the -hood ending, tracing back to Old English cnihthād.

Origin: Old English

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What does “knighthood” mean?

The word “knighthood” means the honour and rank of being made a knight. In plain terms, the title or status of being a knight.

How do you use “knighthood” in a sentence?

Here is “knighthood” used in a sentence: “He received his knighthood at Buckingham Palace.”

What part of speech is “knighthood”?

“Knighthood” is a noun.

Where does the word “knighthood” come from?

The word “knighthood” comes from Old English. From knight plus the -hood ending, tracing back to Old English cnihthād.

How many meanings does “knighthood” have?

“Knighthood” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the honour and rank of being made a knight.