{{stub}}A social position which began in the [[Middle Ages|Middle ages]]. It is not inherited, but must be won by a great deed. However, only noble men could become knights. In modern times, some men have been knighted for non-military deeds (see [[Isaac Newton]]).
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{{stub}}A social position which began in the [[Middle Ages|Middle ages]]. It is not inherited, but must be won by a great deed. However, only noble men could become knights. Knights adhered to a code of [[chivalry]]. In modern times, some men have been knighted for non-military deeds (see [[Isaac Newton]]).
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Also, a piece in the [[game]] of [[Chess]].
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Also, a piece in the [[game]] of [[Chess]] moving one square in a straight direction followed by one square diagonal.