knight of industry
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English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Calque of French chevalier d’industrie.
Noun
[edit]knight of industry (plural knights of industry)
- (obsolete) A footpad, thief, or sharper.
- Synonym: chevalier d'industrie
Calque of French chevalier d’industrie.
knight of industry (plural knights of industry)