Knighthood

Origin

From Middle English knighthod, from Old English cnihthād

Full definition of knighthood

Noun

1. An honour whereby one is made into a knight, and one can thereafter be called "Sir"He's got an OBE, and MBE and his recent work should entitle him to a knighthood.
2. The quality of being a knight.
3. The knights collectively, the body of knights.