Why are knights called knights?

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2006-12-31 10:17:04 · 5 answers · asked by Summer C 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore

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2006-12-31 10:19:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Becuase some dude a long time ago said "I think i'll call these guys in the metal tuxes knights."

2006-12-31 10:21:39 · answer #2 · answered by lifeisrandom34 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Because it sounded better than kdays.

2006-12-31 10:25:47 · answer #3 · answered by Benji 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋

It comes from 'kneht', which is Old High German for 'youth' or 'military follower'. Thanks for asking, now I know, too.

2006-12-31 10:27:12 · answer #4 · answered by normobrian 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

good question...
i don't know

2006-12-31 10:19:43 · answer #5 · answered by Random is my passion 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋