knights spur

Bot.: The genus Delphinium. knight's-wort, s. Bot.: Stratiotes aloides. Knight Templar, s. 1. Originally: One of the ancient religio-military order of monks dedicated to the defense of the sepulcher of Christ and the protection of pilgrims, The order was so called from its headquarters being in an apartment belonging to Baldwin of Flanders, near the Temple, in Jerusalem. It took its rise in the early years of the twelfth century, and was suppre ed by order of the Council of Vienne, held in 1312. [See TEMPLAR.] 2. Modern times: A degree or order of modern Freemasonry ranking in dignity above the Blue Lodge and the Royal Arch Chapter.