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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Knight-errantry \Knight"-er`rant*ry\, n.; pl. Knight-errantries. The character or actions of wandering knights; the practice of wandering in quest of adventures; chivalry; a quixotic or romantic adventure or scheme. [1913 Webster] The rigid guardian [i. e., conscience] of a blameless heart Is weak with rank knight-erratries o'errun. --Young. [1913 Webster]