knight

(noun) originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit.

(noun) a chessman shaped to resemble the head of a horse; can move two squares horizontally and one vertically (or vice versa). Synonyms: horse.

(verb) raise (someone) to knighthood. Synonyms: dub. Example: "The beatles were knighted."