princock

/ˈprɪŋkɒk/

Definitions

1. noun

a man who has been made a knight by the Archbishop of York, as opposed to a knight bachelor made by a sovereign or peer.

“The local princock was invited to the royal ball.”

2. noun

a knight made by the Archbishop of York, especially in the Middle Ages.

“The historical records show that many princocks were present at the ceremony.”

Synonyms

  • knight
  • noble

Antonyms

  • serf
  • vassal