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knighthood
knight·hood [ nt hd ] (plural knight·hoods)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. position of knight: the rank, title, or occupation of a knight
2. chivalry and honor: the qualities of chivalry, bravery, and honor, thought to be characteristic of a knight
3. knights: knights considered as a group
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