See also: ἱππότης

Greek

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek ἱππότης (hippótēs, horse rider), from ἵππος (híppos, horse).

Noun

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ιππότης (ippótism (plural ιππότες)

  1. knight (warrior with suit of armour)
  2. (chess, rare) knight
  3. (figuratively) well-mannered (male person)

Declension

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Derived terms

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