Knight
Knight
Knight (/naɪt/; from Old English: cniht, 'boy' or 'servant') is a title of honor originating in the Middle Ages, bestowed upon trained cavalry warriors.
Etymology
The term 'knight' originates from the Old English word 'cniht', meaning 'boy' or 'servant'. It is akin to the Old High German word 'kneht', which also means 'boy' or 'youth' or 'servant'.
Definition
A knight is a person granted an honorary title of knighthood by a monarch or other political leader for service to the monarch or country, especially in a military capacity. Historically, in Europe, knighthood was conferred upon mounted warriors.
Related Terms
- Chivalry: The medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code.
- Squire: A young nobleman acting as an attendant to a knight before becoming a knight himself.
- Vassal: A holder of land by feudal tenure on conditions of homage and allegiance.
- Feudalism: The dominant social system in medieval Europe, in which the nobility held lands from the Crown in exchange for military service.
- Page (servant): A young boy in training for knighthood, ranking next below a squire in the personal service of a knight.
- Man-at-arms: A soldier, usually of noble birth, who was primarily a mounted warrior.
- Serjeanty: A type of feudal tenure specific to England.
Pronunciation
Knight is pronounced as /naɪt/.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Knight
- Wikipedia's article - Knight
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