1. The plural of knightliness; the quality or state of being knightly; noble, honorable, or chivalrous conduct or character.
Usage: Formal or literary usage; Plural form of an abstract noun

Examples

• The medieval tales celebrated the knightlinesses of noble warriors.
• His acts of knightlinesses earned him respect throughout the kingdom.
• The code of chivalry demanded various knightlinesses from those who bore the title.
• Stories of knightlinesses inspired young squires to pursue virtue and honor.
• The knightlinesses displayed by the champions set them apart from ordinary soldiers.