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Pronunciation / Transliteration: nāiṭ
"नाइट ने युद्ध में बहादुरी से लड़ाई की।"
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A person granted an honorary title of knighthood by a monarch or other political leader for service to the country, especially in a military capacity.
"The knight rode valiantly into battle, his armor shining in the sunlight." - 2
In chess, the piece that moves in an L-shape and can jump over other pieces.
"She moved her knight to capture the opponent's bishop."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'knight' originates from the Old English 'cniht', meaning 'young man' or 'servant'. It evolved through Middle English as 'knight', referring to a mounted warrior of noble birth, particularly during the medieval period, reflecting the feudal system and chivalric ideals.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Knight" is said worldwide
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chevalier
Transliteration: ʃəvalje
"Le chevalier a combattu pour son roi."
Ritter
Transliteration: ˈʁɪtɐ
"Der Ritter kämpfte tapfer im Turnier."
cavaliere
Transliteration: ka.vaˈljɛ.re
"Il cavaliere ha salvato la principessa."
caballero
Transliteration: ka.βaˈʎe.ɾo
"El caballero luchó por su honor."
cavaleiro
Transliteration: ka.vaˈlej.ɾu
"O cavaleiro defendeu o reino."
नाइट
Transliteration: nāiṭ
"नाइट ने युद्ध में बहादुरी से लड़ाई की।"
骑士
Transliteration: qíshì
"骑士为国而战。"
기사
Transliteration: gisa
"기사는 왕국을 위해 싸웠다."
騎士
Transliteration: kishi
"騎士は国のために戦った。"
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