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Noun Concept
Categories: English knights by type or order
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carpet knight  Knight of the Carpet
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A knight who spends his time in luxury and idleness (knighted on the carpet at court rather than on the field of battle) WordNet 3.0
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A knight who spends his time in luxury and idleness (knighted on the carpet at court rather than on the field of battle) WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
A so-called carpet knight was a person who had been awarded a title of knighthood by the king of England on a holiday occasion, as opposed to knighthoods awarded for military service, or success in tournament games. Wikipedia
A knight who enjoys ease and security, or luxury, and has not known the hardships of the field. Wiktionary
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Knight of the Carpet
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Knight of the Carpet
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