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knight errantry

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knight-er⋅rant⋅ry

  [nahyt-er-uhn-tree]
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–noun, plural -er⋅rant⋅ries.
1. the behavior, vocation, or character of a knight-errant.
2. quixotic conduct or action.
Origin:
1645–55; knight-errant + -ry
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knight errantry

noun
1. quixotic (romantic and impractical) behavior 
2. (Middle Ages) the code of conduct observed by a knight errant who is wandering in search of deeds of chivalry 
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