Give a touching display of regal appreciation (6)
I believe the answer is:
knight
This could be a double definition.
'give a touching' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot understand how one could define the other.
'display of regal appreciation' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for knight that I've seen before include "In Britain, a person honoured by the sovereign for personal merit" , "He's a Sir in the UK" , "- - errant" , "Give title to; chess piece" , "Dub" .)