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Knight-errant

Description:

A knight-errant is a medieval term used to describe a wandering knight who travels in search of adventures, chivalrous deeds, and the defense of the helpless. These knights were driven by a code of honor and favored justice over personal gain.

Sample Sentences:

Noun, Singular: The knight-errant rode into the village, ready to assist anyone in need.

Noun, Plural: In the medieval stories, many knights-errant undertook perilous quests to prove their valor.

Adjective: The young squire aspired to become a knight-errant, living a life of adventure and romance.

Verb: He declared his intentions to knight-errant throughout the kingdom, bringing justice to all.

Adverb: The knight-errant valiantly fought off his adversaries, wielding his sword skillfully.

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