errantry

Meanings

• noun

  The state or quality of being errant or wandering, especially as a knight-errant in search of adventure.

  - "The errantry of the knight led him on many dangerous quests."
  - "His errantry took him far from home."
  - "The errantry of the Middle Ages is a popular theme in many stories."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with errantry
erratic , detract , static , attic , patric

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Variants

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errantries , errantry , knight-errantries , knight-errantry

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Etymology

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From Old French errer 'to wander' + -ant, suffix forming nouns denoting a person or thing characterized by the action denoted by the stem.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'errantry' is derived from the Old French word 'errer', meaning 'to wander'.

2. The concept of errantry was popularized in the Middle Ages and is a common theme in many stories and legends.

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Related Concepts

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1. chivalry: A code of conduct for the ideal knight, emphasizing honor, courage, and courtesy.

2. knight-errant: A knight who wanders from place to place, seeking adventure and honor.

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Culture

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Errantry is a concept deeply rooted in the literature and folklore of the Middle Ages, particularly in the tales of knights-errant. These wanderers, seeking adventure and chivalry, roamed the lands and provided the basis for many stories and legends.

How to Memorize "errantry"

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   - Associate the word 'errantry' with the idea of a wandering knight.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Errantry: Errant Knight's Adventure' to remember the definition.

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