English Explanatory Dictionary

knight of industry

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A footpad, thief, or sharper.

Word forms

knight of industry knights of industry

Etymology

Calque of French chevalier d'industrie.

Synonyms

chevalier d'industrie
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