knight errant
ənt noun, plural knights-er·rant.
a wandering knight; a knight who traveled widely in search of adventures, to exhibit military skill, to engage in chivalric deeds, etc.
Origin:
1300–50; Middle English
1300–50; Middle English
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| knight errant | |
| —n , pl knights errant | |
| (esp in medieval romance) a knight who wanders in search of deeds of courage, chivalry, etc | |
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