knight-errant
noun
knight-er·rant
ˈnīt-ˈer-ənt 
plural knights-errant
: a knight traveling in search of adventures in which to exhibit military skill, prowess, and generosity
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Lots of music by Bach, of course, but also jazzy improvisations and a concert to celebrate a daft knight-errant.
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Patrick Neas, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2024
Patrick Neas, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2024
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“Knight-errant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knight-errant. Accessed 3 Jun. 2024.
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