the order of the thistle

  • 1(the) Order of the Thistle — the Order of the Thistle [the Order of the Thistle] one of the highest British orders of chivalry. Its full name is the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle. People who are appointed to the order may put the letters KT (meaning Knight …

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  • 2Order of the Thistle — Insignia of a Knight of the Order of the Thistle Awarded by the Queen of the United Kingdom Type …

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  • 3Order of the Thistle — Order of the This|tle, the a group of 16 Scottish men who have been given a special title of honour for their achievements. Members of the Order of the Thistle have the title Sir , and, together with the Order of the Garter, it is the highest… …

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  • 4Order of the Thistle — A Scottish order of knighthood • • • Main Entry: ↑thistle …

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  • 5Order of the Thistle — one of the highest British orders of chivalry. Its full name is the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle. People who are appointed to the order may put the letters KT (meaning Knight of the Thistle) after their names. The order was… …

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  • 6Chancellor of the Order of the Thistle — The Chancellor of the Order of the Thistle is an office of the Order of the Thistle, established in 1687. The Chancellor is normally one of the knights, though not necessarily the most senior. Office Holders from 1913 1913: John James Hugh Henry… …

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  • 7Dean of the Thistle — The Dean of the Thistle is an office of the Order of the Thistle, re established in 1687. The office is normally held by a minister of the Church of Scotland, and forms part of the Royal Household in Scotland. In 1886 the office of Dean of the… …

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  • 8List of Knights and Ladies of the Thistle — The Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle was founded in 1687. Dates shown are for election or installation. NOTOC …

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  • 9Order of the Bath — Badge of a Companion of the Order of the Bath (Military Division) Awarded by the Queen of the United Kingdom Motto TRIA IUNCTA IN UNO …

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  • 10Order of the Garter — Arms of the Order of the Garter Awarded by the Sovereign of the United Kingdom …

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