knightly deeds
Valorous acts performed
Knightly deeds are acts of valor, honor, and chivalry associated with medieval knights—rescuing the vulnerable, defending the realm, vanquishing foes in combat.
The phrase evokes romantic ideals of courage and noble conduct: The old stories are full of knightly deeds and fair maidens.
Modern use is often ironic or nostalgic.
- rescueSave from harm
- damsel in distressWoman needing rescue
- fair maidenBeautiful young woman
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
- code of chivalryMedieval honorable conduct system
allegiance · sworn oath · courage · acts of valor · charge · integrity · protection · shield · fortitude · humility · fealty · noble quest · holy grail · quest · justice · dragon · dragon slaying · tournament
knightly deedsvillainy
Criminal or evil behavior
treachery · betrayal · cruelty · perfidy · atrocities
knightly deedscowardice
Absence of bravery
pusillanimity · running away · desertion · timidity · shirking
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