HyperDic: knight_errantry

English > 2 senses of the expression knight errantry:
NOUNattributeknight errantry, quixotismquixotic (romantic and impractical) behavior
cognitionknight errantry(Middle Ages) the code of conduct observed by a knight errant who is wandering in search of deeds of chivalry
English > knight errantry: 2 senses > noun 1, attribute
Meaningquixotic (romantic and impractical) behavior.
Synonymquixotism
Broaderidealismimpracticality by virtue of thinking of things in their ideal form rather than as they really are
Spanishquijotería, quijotismo
Catalanquixotisme
English > knight errantry: 2 senses > noun 2, cognition
Meaning(Middle Ages) the code of conduct observed by a knight errant who is wandering in search of deeds of chivalry.
CategoryMiddle Ages, Dark AgesThe period of history between classical antiquity and the Italian Renaissance
Broadercode of conduct, code of behaviorA set of conventional principles and expectations that are considered binding on any person who is a member of a particular group
Spanishcódigo de caballería

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