unknightly

[ uhn-nahyt-lee ]

adjective

adverb

Origin of unknightly

1375–1425; late Middle English (adj.); see un-¹, knightly

Sir Knight, why didst thou strike my companion so unknightly a blow as that?
The Story of the Champions of the Round Table | Howard Pyle
Sotomayor behaved in most unknightly fashion, and after being ransomed, accused Bayard of ill-treating him.
Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 5 of 8 | Various
unknightly, un-nīt′li, adj. contrary to the rules of chivalry, unbecoming a knight.
Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) | Various
Nay, 'tis such a strange and unknightly promise, lady, how may I pledge my word to its fulfilment?
The Days of Bruce Vol 1 | Grace Aguilar
She took the fancy of some amorous profligate; she resisted his unknightly attentions; she was done to death.
The House by the River | A. P. Herbert

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