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knight–errantry

noun knight–er·rant·ry \-ˈer-ən-trē\
plural knight–errantries

Definition of KNIGHT-ERRANTRY

1
:  the practice or actions of a knight-errant
2
:  quixotic conduct
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First Known Use of KNIGHT-ERRANTRY

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