knightly

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The Olympics and chariot racing declined as the Roman world fragmented, and knightly tournaments, which served to entertain and prepare its participants for war, emerged as the new popular spectacle.

From Salon • Aug. 10, 2024

Notably, she becomes the first woman to carry and present the diamond, ruby and emerald encrusted sword - which symbolises royal power and the monarch accepting his duty and knightly virtues.

From BBC • May 6, 2023

And the film — based on a 14th-century Arthurian tale of anonymous authorship that is considered a meditation on the notion of knightly honor — certainly bears that out.

From Washington Post • Jul. 28, 2021

He walked red carpets in floor-length designer coats, embroidered suits, knightly capes and so many bright, lickable patterns that the clothes became their own candy shop.

From New York Times • Aug. 29, 2020

Lancelot was stretched out in his knightly gown.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White