Knight Meaning in French

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1. (n.) One on whom knighthood, a dignity next below that of baronet, is conferred by the sovereign, entitling him to be addressed as Sir; as, Sir John.
2. (v. t.) To dub or create (one) a knight; -- done in England by the sovereign only, who taps the kneeling candidate with a sword, saying: Rise, Sir ---.
3. (n.) In feudal times, a man-at-arms serving on horseback and admitted to a certain military rank with special ceremonies, including an oath to protect the distressed, maintain the right, and live a stainless life.
4. (n.) A piece used in the game of chess, usually bearing a horses head.
5. (n.) A playing card bearing the figure of a knight; the knave or jack.
6. (n.) A champion; a partisan; a lover.
7. (n.) A young servant or follower; a military attendant.

1. () See Baronet.

1. () An officer in the household of the British sovereign, who has cognizance of transgressions within the royal household and verge, and of contracts made there, a member of the household being one of the parties.