knighthoodKnighthood refers to the title or status conferred by a King or Queen to an individual, usually of noble birth, in medieval societies.
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The title or status of a knight"He was conferred with the knighthood by the King for his bravery."
medievalThis term refers to the Middle Ages, a period in European history that lasted from the 5th to the 15th century.
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Relating to the Middle Ages"King Arthur’s court was in the medieval period."
chivalryChivalry is a code of conduct associated with medieval knighthood, involving notions of honor, courtly love, and heroism.
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The medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code."He cherished the principles of chivalry and lived by them."
yeomanIn the context of the novel, a yeoman is a free man owning his small landed estate, a small farmer.
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A man holding and cultivating a small landed estate"He was a yeoman, owning a little piece of land for farming."
sorcerySorcery refers to the practice of magic or the use of spells.
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The use of magic, especially black magic"Merlin, the magician, was often accused of practicing sorcery."