knight errantry

knigh·ter·rantry

uncommon

noun

quixotic (romantic and impractical) behavior

Synonyms

knight errantry
quixotism

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

Synonyms

knight errantry

Related words

Broader terms

idealism
code of conduct

Grammar

noun
singular	knight errantry
plural	knight-errantries, knight errantries

Nearby words

knighthood Knightia knightly knight bachelor knight banneret Knight of the Round Table knight of the square flag Knight Templar kniphofia Kniphofia praecox

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