Knightly
[nahyt-lee] /ˈnaɪt li/
adjective
1.
characteristic of a ; noble, courageous, and generous:
knightly deeds.
2.
being or resembling a .
3.
of or belonging to a :
knightly duties.
4.
composed of .
adverb
5.
in a manner befitting a .
/ˈnaɪtlɪ/
adjective
1.
of, relating to, resembling, or befitting a knight
adj.
Old English cnihtlic; see knight (n.) + -ly (1).
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