Knight Bachelor

English Noun Knight Bachelor Knights Bachelor en British A man who has been knighted by the monarch but not as a member of one of the organized orders of chivalry; the lowest rank of knight in the British honours system. Usage notes The post-nominal letters "Kt" are sometimes erroneously (and rarely officially) used by holders of this title. There is no direct equivalent rank for females, women are typically appointed Dames of the British Empire instead. en Male people