errantry : Idioms & Phrases

Index

knight errantry

  • noun quixotic (romantic and impractical) behavior
    quixotism.
  • noun (Middle Ages) the code of conduct observed by a knight errant who is wandering in search of deeds of chivalry
WordNet

knight-errantry

Knight"-er`rant*ry noun
Wordforms
plural Knight-errantries
Definitions
  1. The character or actions of wandering knights; the practice of wandering in quest of adventures; chivalry; a quixotic or romantic adventure or scheme.
    The rigid guardian [i. e., conscience] of a blameless heart Is weak with rank knight-erratries o'errun. Young.
Webster 1913