medieval knight
Feudal mounted warrior
A medieval knight was a mounted warrior of the European Middle Ages, typically of noble birth, who served a lord in exchange for land.
Knights wore armor, fought on horseback, and followed a code of chivalry emphasizing honor, loyalty, and protection of the weak.
The term now evokes romantic images of jousting tournaments, quests, and courtly love: He fancied himself a medieval knight rescuing damsels.
In figurative use, anyone who champions a cause nobly might be called a knight.
- chainmailArmor of linked rings
- shining armorPolished protective knight's suit
- swordHilted fighting blade
- lanceLong thrusting weapon
- armorProtective combat covering
shield · chivalry · code of honor · fealty · sworn oath · dubbing · heraldry · courtly love · fair maiden · vassalage · squire · feudalism · crusades · holy grail · gauntlet · liege lord · accolade · nobility
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