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knighthood

/ˈnaɪthʊd/

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noun

Chevalerie

An honour whereby one is made into a knight, and one can thereafter be called "Sir"

Examples :

"After years of dedicated service to the community, the Queen awarded him knighthood, and he was then known as Sir David. "

Après des années de service dévoué à la communauté, la reine lui a décerné la chevalerie, et il était alors connu sous le nom de Sir David.

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noun

Chevalerie

The quality of being a knight.

Examples :

"Sir Reginald's knighthood was earned through years of selfless service and unwavering loyalty to the crown. "

La chevalerie de Sir Reginald a été gagnée grâce à des années de service désintéressé et d'une loyauté indéfectible envers la couronne.

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noun

Chevalerie

The knights collectively, the body of knights.

Examples :

"The historian studied the rise and fall of knighthood during the medieval period. "

L'historien a étudié l'ascension et la chute de la chevalerie au cours de la période médiévale.

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