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Knight, a title of honour; when used simply, denoting a knight bachelor, who does not belong to any Order of Knighthood. It entitles the person on whom it is conferred to be styled 'Sir,' and his wife 'Dame.' The recognised courtesy title of Lady'is, however, almost universally adopted for the wife of knight bachelor. A knight is now made by the sovereign touching him with a sword as he kneels, and saying, 'Rise, Sir',' or by Letters Patent. See Halsbury's Laws of England.'