knight errantry

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knight errantry

1. the practices of a knight errant

2. quixotic behaviour or practices

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Noun	1.	knight errantry - quixotic (romantic and impractical) behavior quixotism idealism - impracticality by virtue of thinking of things in their ideal form rather than as they really are
	2.	knight errantry - (Middle Ages) the code of conduct observed by a knight errant who is wandering in search of deeds of chivalry code of behavior, code of conduct - a set of conventional principles and expectations that are considered binding on any person who is a member of a particular group Dark Ages, Middle Ages - the period of history between classical antiquity and the Italian Renaissance

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