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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Knicht, v. Also: knycht. [e.m.E. knight, ME. kniȝti, kniȝte (a 1300).] tr. To dub (one) a knight, to knight. — 15.. Clar. i. 1051.
I wald anone be knichtit of ȝour hand 1587 Cal. Sc. P. IX. 476.
William Keith is knychtit1600 Crim. Trials II. 247.
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