Definition of "knighthood" in English

noun

1. An honour whereby one is made into a knight, and one can thereafter be called Sir.

   • the knighthood of Sir [So-and-So]
   • He's got an OBE and MBE, and his recent work should entitle him to a knighthood.
   • They rushed to congratulate Sir John Smith on his knighthood.

2. The quality of being a knight.

3. The knights collectively, the body of knights.