knight errantry meaning

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knight errantry (noun): quixotic (romantic and impractical) behavior.

knight errantry has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

knight errantry as a noun

  1. quixotic (romantic and impractical) behavior

    Synonyms: quixotism

    Type of: idealism

  2. (Middle Ages) the code of conduct observed by a knight errant who is wandering in search of deeds of chivalry

    Type of: code of conduct

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