1. a warrior of high rank in medieval times who served a king or lord
Usage: historical
2. a man given a title of honor by a British monarch
3. a chess piece shaped like a horse’s head that moves in an L-shaped pattern

1. to give someone the title of knight

Examples

• The knight rode into battle wearing heavy armor.
• Sir Paul McCartney was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II.
• She moved her knight to attack the opponent’s bishop.
• The queen will knight the war hero next week.
• Knights followed a code of chivalry in medieval times.
• He captured my knight with his rook.
• The knight’s castle stood on the hilltop.