Knight Definition

knight
noun
  1. originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
  2. a chessman shaped to resemble the head of a horse; can move two squares horizontally and one vertically (or vice versa)
verb
  1. raise (someone) to knighthood; "The Beatles were knighted"

"Knight" in song lyrics

See how knight is used in real songs:

  • "Some speak through the ice, my advice, I'm a white knight"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Cheesey Rat, Crunch Lo, Lighter Shade — God Twist
  • "It's my turn, my night, Every Night's a Black Knight"
    Black Knights — 32 Bars
  • "Tonight is a my night cuz Every Night is a Black Knight"
    Black Knights f/ Dexter Wiggles, Prodigal Sunn, RZA — Dart Affair

Words that rhyme with knight

Usage tips for "knight"

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