knighthood in the PONS Dictionary

knighthood Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to give sb a knighthood

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English
He received the customary knighthood at the same time.
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He was later stripped of his knighthood and other honours.
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Knighthood was a hereditary title, and was usually passed on by a father to his eldest son.
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He received a knighthood for his performances during his long tenure with the company.
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He was stripped of his knighthood and other honours and awards in consequence.
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It was the first religious order of knighthood to grant the rank of militissa to women.
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The honorees were awarded the accolade not necessary for their knighthood, but because of special services.
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He was decorated with several orders of knighthood.
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He received a knighthood in 1912, the first time it had been bestowed on a provincial municipal officer.
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Modern knighthoods are typically awarded in recognition for services rendered to society, which are not necessarily martial in nature.
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