Old English cnihthad "the period between childhood and manhood;" see knight (n.) + -hood. Sense of "rank or dignity of a knight" is from c. 1300, and probably is an independent formation.
雙語例句
1. The highest Order of Knighthood is the Order of the Garter.
最高騎士勛位是嘉德勛位。
來自柯林斯例句
2. He received a knighthood in the New Year's Honours list.
他是新年受勛者之一，榮獲爵士稱號。
來自《權威詞典》
3. He was rewarded with a knighthood for his service to the government.
他為政府服務而獲授予爵位.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
4. Sir Joseph's knighthood was the final feather in his cap after years of dedicated service to the community.