knightly

Pronunciation: /ˈnaɪtli/

The English word “knightly” has 3 meanings listed here.

adjective

Of or pertaining to a knight or knights.
Befitting a knight; formally courteous (as a knight); chivalrous, gallant and courtly.

adverb

In the manner of a knight; chivalrously.

Etymology

From Middle English knyghtly, knightlich; equivalent to knight + -ly (adjectival suffix). Cognate with Old English cnihtlīċ (“boyish”), Dutch knechtelijk (“servile”), German knechtlich (“menial”).

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