carpet knight
One made a knight during a time of peace and therefore for some reason other than…One made a knight during a time of peace and therefore for some reason other than military distinction or service.
Meaning
4 senses(historical)One made a knight during a time of peace and therefore for some reason other than military distinction or service.
(dated)One who avoids hard work; a fop; an idler.
(obsolete)A knight who enjoys ease and security, or luxury, and has not known the hardships of the field.
a knight who spends their time in luxury and idleness (knighted on the carpet at court rather than on the field of battle)
(obsolete)A lady's man.
Origin
In the sense of a non-military knight: so called because they were created while kneelingIn the sense of a non-military knight: so called because they were created while kneeling on a carpet, not the field.
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Forms
plural: carpet knights| Singular | carpet knight |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsSee also
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