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unknightly
[ uhn-nahyt-lee ]
adjective
- unworthy of a knight.
- not like a knight.
adverb
- in a manner unworthy of a knight.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of unknightly1
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Example Sentences
Sir Knight, why didst thou strike my companion so unknightly a blow as that?
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Sotomayor behaved in most unknightly fashion, and after being ransomed, accused Bayard of ill-treating him.
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Unknightly, un-nīt′li, adj. contrary to the rules of chivalry, unbecoming a knight.
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Nay, 'tis such a strange and unknightly promise, lady, how may I pledge my word to its fulfilment?
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She took the fancy of some amorous profligate; she resisted his unknightly attentions; she was done to death.
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