knightly

Definition

Of or pertaining to a knight or knights.

Etymology

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

Example Sentences

• "Where noyse of armes, or vew of martiall guize / Might not reuiue desire of knightly exercize."
• "knightly combat"