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Knight errantry

noun

Quixotic (romantic and impractical) behavior. Synonym: quixotism.

(Middle Ages) the code of conduct observed by a knight errant who is wandering in search of deeds of chivalry.

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... indeed for his senseless humour of designing to govern—us'd no otherwise than as the Buffoon of the Family—takes upon him to call Don Quixot (whom the Authour imbellishes, with all manner of learning and good sense, bating his whimsical Chimaera of Knight Errantry,) Goodman Dulpate and Don Coxcomb. Well, however the Switcher here has escap'd for his usage of a Gentleman in or near this manner, I believe my Judges will agree, that my Knight was so far from injuring the ...

— Essays on the Stage • Thomas D'Urfey and Bossuet

... nephew, who is selected as his page: he performs the duty of a squire, in ancient knight errantry, takes charge of his horse, arms, and accoutrements; and he remains in this office until he is old enough to gain his own spurs. Hawking is also a favourite amusement, and the chiefs ride out with the falcon, or small eagle, on their wrist ...

— Monsieur Violet • Frederick Marryat

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