whiteknight
whiteknight is the alternative form of white knight.
Meaning of white knight
Verb
white knight (third-person singular simple present white knights, present participle white knighting, simple past and past participle white knighted)
- To unnecessarily defend someone, especially in an attempt to gain favour.
Forms of whiteknight
| third-person singular present | whiteknights |
|---|---|
| present participle | whiteknighting |
| past participle | whiteknighted |
| past | whiteknighted |
| alternative form | white knight |
Origin of whiteknight
From white + knight.
Questions about whiteknight
- What is whiteknight the alternative form of?
- Whiteknight is the alternative form of white knight.
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