What is another word for carpet knight?
Pronunciation: [kˈɑːpɪt nˈa͡ɪt] (IPA) 
Carpet knight is a derogatory term used for a man who prefers the luxury and comfort of the court rather than engaging in actual physical combat. Synonyms for carpet knight include courtier, dandy, fop, and milksop. A courtier is someone who is a member of a royal or noble court and is skilled in the customs and politics of such a setting. A dandy is a man who is overly concerned with appearances and fashion. A fop is a man who is excessively vain and tends to be effeminate in his mannerisms. A milksop is a weak or effeminate man lacking in courage or toughness. These synonyms all describe traits associated with the derogatory term carpet knight.
