beknight

/ˈbɛknɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to confer knighthood on (a person)

“The king beknighthed his loyal subjects for their bravery.”

2. noun

a knight who is newly made

“The beknights gathered at the castle for the coronation ceremony.”

Synonyms

  • knight
  • knighthood

Antonyms

  • degradation
  • unmanning