Meaning of KNIGHT-ERRANTRY
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- [n] quixotic (romantic and impractical) behavior
- [n] (medieval) the code of conduct observed by a knight errant who is wandering in search of deeds of chivalry
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| | Synonyms: | | quixotism |
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| | See Also: | | code of behavior, code of conduct, idealism | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Knight"-er`rant*ry\, n.; pl.
{Knight-errantries}.
The character or actions of wandering knights; the practice
of wandering in quest of adventures; chivalry; a quixotic or
romantic adventure or scheme.
The rigid guardian [i. e., conscience] of a blameless
heart Is weak with rank knight-erratries o'errun. --Young.
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| | Related Terms: | | bigheartedness, bigness, chivalrousness, chivalry, elevation, errantry, exaltation, generosity, generousness, great heart, greatheartedness, greatness, greatness of heart, heroism, high-mindedness, idealism, knightliness, largeheartedness, liberality, liberalness, loftiness, magnanimity, magnanimousness, nobility, noble-mindedness, nobleness, openhandedness, princeliness, sublimity |
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