Definitions

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  • adjective Knightly; bold, gallant, etc.

Etymologies

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knight +‎ -like

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Examples

  • He saw no irony in merchandising his knightlike purity -- nor did American boys.

    The King Of The Cowboys 2008

  • And stay — hark thee — we will not have him dishonoured — he shall die knightlike, in his belt and spurs; for if his treachery be as black as hell, his boldness may match that of the devil himself.”

    The Talisman 2008

  • "You fancy that you're on a lovely knightlike quest.

    Tek Lab Shatner, William 1991

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