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Carpet knight   /kˈɑrpət naɪt/   Listen
Carpet knight

noun
1.
A knight who spends his time in luxury and idleness (knighted on the carpet at court rather than on the field of battle).





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"Carpet knight" Quotes from Famous Books



... villain, seconded Madame's request so vigorously I could not decline, though he well knew I was no carpet knight capable of entertaining ladies fair on ...
— The Black Wolf's Breed - A Story of France in the Old World and the New, happening - in the Reign of Louis XIV • Harris Dickson


Words linked to "Carpet knight" :   knight


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