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(history) One made a knight during a time of peace and therefore for some reason other than military distinction or service.

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carpet knight

Source Word

carpet knight

obsolete dated

Japanese Meaning

非軍事的または儀礼的な理由で、戦闘や功績に基づかず、平和な時期に騎士の称号を授けられた人物を指す。

The king's favorite became a carpet knight, honored at court for his loyalty rather than battlefield prowess.

王のお気に入りは、戦功ではなく忠誠心を理由に平時に叙爵されて騎士になった。

Sense（1）

Sense（2）

(obsolete) A knight who enjoys ease and security, or luxury, and has not known the hardships of the field.

He is knight dubbed with unhatched rapier and / on carpet consideration

Sense（3）

(dated) One who avoids hard work; a fop; an idler.

Sense（4）

(obsolete) A lady's man.

carpet knights

（ plural ）