(UK, law, historical) A tenure of lands by knightly service.
(now rare, historical) Cavalry; horsemen armed for battle.
(obsolete) The fact or condition of being a knight; knightly skill, prowess.
Courteous behaviour, especially that of men towards women.
Courtesy, respect and honourable conduct between opponents in wartime.
The ethical code of the knight prevalent in Medieval Europe, having such primary virtues as mercy towards the poor and oppressed, humility, honour, sacrifice, fear of God, faithfulness, courage and utmost graciousness and courtesy to ladies.
heavenly
heavenly
adj
(figurative) Strongly or sublimely beautiful or pleasurable.
Of or pertaining to the heaven believed in by many religions.
Of or pertaining to the kingdom of God.
Synonym of celestial: of or pertaining to the heavens, the sky regarded as the realm of the sun, moon, planets, and stars.
adv
In a manner like that of heaven; by the influence or agency of heaven; divinely, miraculously.
To a degree such as to elicit great pleasure.
heavyset
heavyset
adj
(of a person) Having a large, solid, imposing bodily appearance; overweight.
