A knight of medieval romance who wandered in search of adventures and opportunities for deeds of bravery and chivalry.

With adjective (before or after the noun). †knight adventurous = knight-errant, n. knight caligate: see caligate, adj. military (†naval, poor) knight…

= knight-errant, n.

In modern forms of the Charlemagne romances: any of the twelve peers or most famed warriors of Charlemagne's court. Hence: a knight renowned for…

Any of the knightly heroes of the 16th-cent. Spanish romances concerning Palmerin de Oliva. Also in extended use: a redoubtable knightly champion.

= knight-errant, n.

n. A knight-errant; one who travels in the manner or spirit of a knight-errant.

Gallant knight (also in extended use).

A person (esp. a man) likened to Sir Galahad in some way, esp. in nobility, integrity, courteousness, etc.