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(Encyclopedia) knight, in ancient and medieval history, a noble who did military service as a mounted warrior. As the feudal system disintegrated, knight service was with growing frequency…Knight, Bobby
(Encyclopedia) Knight, Bobby (Robert Montgomery Knight), 1940–, American basketball coach, b. Massillon, Ohio. A point guard at Ohio State (grad. 1962), Knight became (1963) an assistant coach at…Knight, Charles
(Encyclopedia) Knight, Charles, 1874–1953, American artist, b. New York City. Knight painted and sculpted animal subjects. He is best known for his murals at the American Museum of Natural History,…knighthood
(Encyclopedia) knighthood: see chivalry; courtly love; knight.Knight, Sarah Kemble
(Encyclopedia) Knight, Sarah Kemble, 1666–1727, American teacher, b. Boston. She was known as Madam Knight in connection with her writing school and her work as a recorder of public documents. Her…serjeanty
(Encyclopedia) serjeanty or sergeantyserjeantyboth: särˈjĕntē [key], a type of tenure in English feudalism in which the tenant held his lands from the king or overlord in return for the performance…Krzyzewski, Mike
(Encyclopedia) Krzyzewski, Mike (Michael William Krzyzewski)Krzyzewski, Mikeshəshĕvˈskē [key], 1947–, American basketball coach, b. Chicago. He attended West Point (grad. 1969), where he played…Knight, Frank Hyneman
(Encyclopedia) Knight, Frank Hyneman, 1885–1972, American economist, b. McLean County, Ill., Ph.D. Cornell, 1916. He taught economics at the Univ. of Chicago (1927–62). Knight's most influential work…Browne, Hablot Knight
(Encyclopedia) Browne, Hablot KnightBrowne, Hablot Knighthăbˈlō [key], pseud. Phiz, 1815–82, English illustrator. At 21 he was chosen by Charles Dickens to illustrate Pickwick Papers. His success was…Trending
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