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The correct spelling is knighthood.
How to pronounce knighthood
noun
Say it like: Nit-hoo-d
The correct spelling is knighthood. An honour whereby one is made into a knight, and one can thereafter be called "Sir" For example: "He's got an OBE, and MBE and his recent work should entitle him to a knighthood."
Usage Examples
“He's got an OBE, and MBE and his recent work should entitle him to a knighthood.”
Definition
noun
- 1.An honour whereby one is made into a knight, and one can thereafter be called "Sir"
- 2.The quality of being a knight.
- 3.The knights collectively, the body of knights.
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