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carpet knight

noun

Etymology

In the sense of a non-military knight: so called because they were created while kneeling on a carpet, not the field.

Definitions

  1. One made a knight during a time of peace and therefore for some reason other than…

    One made a knight during a time of peace and therefore for some reason other than military distinction or service.

  2. A knight who enjoys ease and security, or luxury, and has not known the hardships of the…

    A knight who enjoys ease and security, or luxury, and has not known the hardships of the field.

    • He is knight dubbed with unhatched rapier and / on carpet consideration

  3. One who avoids hard work

    One who avoids hard work; a fop; an idler.

  4. ›+ 1 more definition

    1. A lady's man.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA