knight
nounA medieval tenant giving military service as a mounted man-at-arms to a feudal landholder.
A medieval gentleman-soldier, usually high-born, raised by a sovereign to privileged military status after training as a page and squire.
A man holding a nonhereditary title conferred by a sovereign in recognition of personal merit or service to the country.
A man belonging to an order or brotherhood.
A defender, champion, or zealous upholder of a cause or principle.
