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| 2 | 48% | 8 | An embrace, kiss or a tap on each shoulder with a sword marking the bestowing of knighthood, thus a high award granted as an honour | |
| 3 | 36% | 15 | Special status or honour given to someone or something | |
Special Thing Being Welcomed By Monarch Bestowing Honour Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
KNIGHTING which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
KNIGHTING
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "KNIGHTING" which means:
- noun
- • Originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in great britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
- • A chessman shaped to resemble the head of a horse; can move two squares horizontally and one vertically (or vice versa) verb
- • Raise (someone) to knighthood
An example sentence would be:
- • "The knighting of sir lancelot was a grand ceremony."
- • "The knighting of the young squire brought tears of joy to his parents."
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