At the same time, hereditary knighthood was conferred upon the sons of noblemen. From LearnThat.org. [www.yourdictionary.com]
Tzu-kung asked, What is it that we call knighthood?. From Wordnik.com. [The Sayings Of Confucius] Reference
According to the BBC, he called the knighthood an “unlooked for honour”. From Wordnik.com. [Arise, Sir Patrick of the Enterprise : Chronicles Network: Science Fiction & Fantasy] Reference
The decision to recommend that Salman Rushdie receive a knighthood was a bold and correct one. From Wordnik.com. [Petitions] Reference
She didn't get off to a good start with a botched explanation of why giving Salman Rushdie a knighthood was a bad idea. From Wordnik.com. [Question Time] Reference
In this way the cross of St. George has in a manner become identified with the idea of knighthood, and even in Elizabeth's days. From Wordnik.com. [The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 6: Fathers of the Church-Gregory XI] Reference
"The knighthood was a public declaration of support. From Wordnik.com. [Aftermath News] Reference
Some of the so-called lesser honours, such as knighthood, are reserved for these. From Wordnik.com. [A Labrador Doctor The Autobiography of Wilfred Thomason Grenfell] Reference
“Have you never read of that knighthood which is eternal in the heavens, and of those true cavaliers whom John saw in. From Wordnik.com. [Westward Ho!] Reference
Is the figure of medieval knighthood well sustained?. From Wordnik.com. [Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 10 The Guide] Reference
For what is the oath of gentle blood and knighthood!. From Wordnik.com. [Old John Brown, the man whose soul is marching on] Reference
The flower of our knighthood, the whole army's pride!. From Wordnik.com. [How the Flag Became Old Glory] Reference
He refuses knighthood and leaves undone all his devoir. From Wordnik.com. [Aucassin and Nicolette translated from the Old French] Reference
The very ancient knighthood of India existed at this time. From Wordnik.com. [Eastern Tales by Many Story Tellers] Reference
And I will recommend a knighthood in the strongest of terms. From Wordnik.com. [Dorothy's Mystical Adventures in Oz] Reference
Sir John Tenniel's drawings, 466; and Sir John Tenniel's knighthood, 473. From Wordnik.com. [The History of "Punch"] Reference
He became the patron of many countries and orders of knighthood, but specially in. From Wordnik.com. [Stories of the Saints by Candle-Light] Reference
She did so, and again claimed his love; but he said he must first prove his knighthood. From Wordnik.com. [Ballads of Romance and Chivalry Popular Ballads of the Olden Times - First Series] Reference
It is mentioned above that the several orders of knighthood returned wearing their hats. From Wordnik.com. [Coronation Anecdotes] Reference
Alexander from courtesy gives and presents the first fruits of his knighthood to the queen. From Wordnik.com. [Cligés. English] Reference
Her Majesty was saying something about the honorable estate of knighthood, and the Queen's List. From Wordnik.com. [That Sweet Little Old Lady] Reference
Going with an address from the city, on one of the King's victories, he received the honor of knighthood. From Wordnik.com. [Favorite Fairy Tales] Reference
The leader valued so highly the skill of his dentist, Wilfred Fish, that he nominated him for a knighthood. From Wordnik.com. [Winston Churchill's 'world saving' teeth sell for £15,200] Reference
The latest mutation: a 49-year-old with a knighthood, applauded as a role model by governments of every stripe. From Wordnik.com. [Digital Dreams] Reference
For standup comics, "earning panel" (winning Johnny's invite to sit on the couch) was equivalent to a knighthood. From Wordnik.com. [Stranger In The Night] Reference
The pride of his house has undone him, which the elder's knighthood must sustain, and his beggary that knighthood. From Wordnik.com. [Microcosmography or, a Piece of the World Discovered; in Essays and Characters] Reference
His part in the case of Calas, though the most signal, is not the only, example of Voltaire's literary knighthood. From Wordnik.com. [Classic French Course in English] Reference
He is said, during the first six weeks after his entrance into the kingdom, to have bestowed knighthood on 237 persons. From Wordnik.com. [Coronation Anecdotes] Reference
For these services he was rewarded by knighthood in 1617, followed by a secretaryship of state in 1619 and a pension of. From Wordnik.com. [Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 2 "Baconthorpe" to "Bankruptcy"] Reference
The king in reply thanked them, and conferred the honour of knighthood upon the sheriffs, Bartholomew Gracedieu and James. From Wordnik.com. [London and the Kingdom - Volume II] Reference
Paul Scofield, 86 Great actors don't tend to be shy, but Scofield turned down most interview requests — and a knighthood. From Wordnik.com. [Remember Them Well] Reference
Of course he ranked high in Edward's good graces, and had received the honor of knighthood at his hands on the field of battle. From Wordnik.com. [Half-Hours with Great Story-Tellers] Reference
He conceived the idea of forming a species of order of knighthood, whose members were to be known as Knights of the Golden Spur. From Wordnik.com. [Bartholomew de Las Casas; his life, apostolate, and writings] Reference
They had been very graciously received by Charles, who had conferred knighthood upon those who had not already received that honour. From Wordnik.com. [London and the Kingdom - Volume II] Reference
And some time afterwards, going with an address from the city on one of His Majesty's victories, he received the honour of knighthood. From Wordnik.com. [Children's Rhymes, Children's Games, Children's Songs, Children's Stories A Book for Bairns and Big Folk] Reference
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