Looking for the meaning of the word KNIGHTING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of KNIGHTING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Knight
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Old English cniht ‘boy, youth, servant’, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch knecht and German Knecht. knight (sense 2 of the noun) dates from the mid 16th century; the uses relating to Greek and Roman history derive from comparison with medieval knights
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
nʌɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
invest (someone) with the title of knight
Short Definition:give title of knight to
Examples:- he was knighted for his services to industry
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