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Angliholic Posted 15 years ago
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Knighthood/chivalry/knights

The honor of knighthood wasn't just for men. Between 1358 and 1488, sixty-eight women belonged to the Order of the Garter.

Hi,

Is "knighthood" in the above equal to "chivalry" and "knights?" Thanks.
  

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Hi, The honor of knighthood wasn't just for men. Between 1358 and 1488, sixty-eight women belonged to the Order of the Garter. " No.

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Hi,

The honor of knighthood wasn't just for men. Between 1358 and 1488, sixty-eight women belonged to the Order of the Garter.

Is "knighthood" in the above equal to "chivalry" and "knights?"

No. Here's the basic idea.

Knights are people.