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Knightly Definition & Meaning

knightly
adjective
  1. characteristic of the time of chivalry and knighthood in the Middle Ages; "chivalric rites"; "the knightly years"
  2. being attentive to women like an ideal knight

"Knightly" in song lyrics

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  • "kiera knightly"
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  • "keira knightly"
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  • "kyra knightly"
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Frequently asked questions

What does knightly mean?
characteristic of the time of chivalry and knighthood in the Middle Ages; "chivalric rites"; "the knightly years" being attentive to women like an ideal knight
What part of speech is knightly?
Knightly is an adjective.
How many definitions does knightly have?
Knightly has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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