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Knight (Man admitted to a cerwho holds)

a man admitted to a cerwho holds a certain dignity conferred by the sovereign or his representative, and possessor to the title of Sir fers from that of a baronet in not being prefixed to his name. The dignity difhereditary . Wives of knights are legally entitled to the designation of Dame, but are more commonly addressed as Lady.

American naval officer, born at Ware,

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