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carpet knight

car·pet knight (plural car·pet knights)


noun 
Definition:
 
U.K. somebody who avoids conflict: somebody considered to be lazy or cowardly, especially a soldier who avoids battle and enjoys social and amorous activity ( archaic )

[< time spent in carpeted chambers instead of on the battlefield]
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