(in the Middle Ages) a man of high social rank who had a duty to fight for his king. Knights are often shown in pictures riding horses and wearing armour.
شوالیه, سلحشور, نجیبزاده رزمنده, سوار زرهپوش
see also black knight, white knight
2
(in the UK) a man who has been given a special honour by the king or queen and has the title Sir before his name
شوالیه
compare baronet
3
a piece used in the game of chess that is like a horse’s head in shape