knight errantry

/naɪt ˌɛrəntri/
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Definitions of knight errantry
  1. noun
    quixotic (romantic and impractical) behavior
    synonyms: quixotism
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    type of:
    idealism
    impracticality by virtue of thinking of things in their ideal form rather than as they really are
  2. noun
    (Middle Ages) the code of conduct observed by a knight errant who is wandering in search of deeds of chivalry
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    type of:
    code of behavior, code of conduct
    a set of conventional principles and expectations that are considered binding on any person who is a member of a particular group
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