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K — Kale to Knurly (Part 8 of 10)

Knight, n.

    1. Cavalier, chevalier.
    2. Partisan, champion.
    3. Lover, gallant.

Knight-errantry, n. Chivalry, knighthood.

Knighthood, n. Chivalry, knight-errantry.

Knit, v. a. Join, unite, connect.

Knob, n.

    1. Protuberance, boss, bunch, hunch, stud.
    2. Handle (of a door).

Knock, n.

    1. Rap (as at a door), clap.
    2. Blow, slap, cuff, buffet, box.

Knock, v. n. Rap (as at a door).

Knock, v. a. Beat, strike, hit, bump, slap.

Knock down,

    1. Fell, prostrate.
    2. Knock off (by auction).

Knock under. (Colloq.) Submit, yield, knuckle, give up, lower one’s flag, kiss the rod, lick the dust, eat humble pie, draw in one’s horns.

Knoll, n. Hillock, mound.

Knot, n.

    1. Entanglement, complication.
    2. Tie, connection, bond of union.