verb Download 🔗Share To confer knighthood; the conclusion of the ceremony was marked by a tap on the shoulder with a sword. Examples : "The king dubbed the brave knight, tapping him on the shoulder with his sword. " royal ritual tradition history Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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