carpet knight (English, noun)
expansion: carpet knight (plural carpet knights)
Senses:
glosses: One made a knight during a time of peace and therefore for some reason other than military distinction or service.
tags: historical
glosses: A knight who enjoys ease and security, or luxury, and has not known the hardships of the field.
tags: obsolete
glosses: One who avoids hard work; a fop; an idler.
tags: dated
glosses: A lady's man.
tags: obsolete
Forms:
form: carpet knights
tags: plural