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(1):

(n.) A tenure of lands by knight's service; that is, by the condition of a knight's performing service on horseback, or of performing some noble or military service to his lord.

(2):

(n.) Exploit.

(3):

(n.) The dignity or system of knighthood; the spirit, usages, or manners of knighthood; the practice of knight-errantry.

(4):

(n.) A body or order of cavaliers or knights serving on horseback; illustrious warriors, collectively; cavalry.

(5):

(n.) The qualifications or character of knights, as valor, dexterity in arms, courtesy, etc.