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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

KNIGHT-ERRANTRY

n.The practice of wandering in quest of adventures; the manners of wandering knights.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

KNIGHT-ERRANTRY

Knight "-er `rant *ry, n.; pl. Knight-errantries (.

 

Defn: The character or actions of wandering knights; the practice of wandering in quest of adventures; chivalry; a quixotic or romantic adventure or scheme. The rigid guardian [i. e., conscience ] of a blameless heart Is weak with rank knight-erratries o'errun. Young.