- cnihtlic
- adj boyish, childish
Old to modern English dictionary. 2013.
cnihtlic
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Knightly — Knight ly, a. [AS. cnihtlic boyish.] Of or pertaining to a knight; becoming a knight; chivalrous; as, a knightly combat; a knightly spirit. [1913 Webster] For knightly jousts and fierce encounters fit. Spenser. [1913 Webster] [Excuses] full… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
knightly — knightliness, n. /nuyt lee/, adj. 1. characteristic of a knight; noble, courageous, and generous: knightly deeds. 2. being or resembling a knight. 3. of or belonging to a knight: knightly duties. 4. composed of knights. adv. 5. in a manner… … Universalium
knightly — (adj.) O.E. cnihtlic; see KNIGHT (Cf. knight) (n.) + LY (Cf. ly) (1) … Etymology dictionary
