errantry

[ er-uhn-tree ]

noun

, plural er·rant·ries.

1. conduct or performance like that of a knight-errant.

ˈerrantry

/ ˈɛrəntrɪ /

noun

1. the way of life of a knight errant

Word History and Origins

Origin of errantry¹

First recorded in 1645–55; errant + -ry

Example Sentences

But her brothers, Elladan and Elrohir, were out upon errantry: for they rode often far afield with the Rangers of the North, forgetting never their mother’s torment in the dens of the orcs.

From Literature

The Bree folk were all out to see them off, and were in merrier mood than they had been for a year; and those who had not seen the strangers in all their gear before gaped with wonder at them: at Gandalf with his white beard, and the light that seemed to gleam from him, as if his blue mantle was only a cloud over sunshine; and at the four hobbits like riders upon errantry out of almost forgotten tales.

From Literature

Amadas finds himself financially embarrassed, and sets forth for seven years of errantry with only forty pounds in hand.

From Project Gutenberg

The age of knight errantry which Cervantes has haloed with a deathless charm, breathes in this historic Pass of Honour.

From Project Gutenberg

It was agreed, however, that the splendours of Constantinople would provide a more fitting background to their nuptials, and accordingly all set sail for the Golden Horn, having first been honoured by a visit from Amadis of Gaul in person, who, notwithstanding his patriarchal years, still continued to prove the delights of errantry.

From Project Gutenberg