Member

A Member, in chivalry, is a rank in an Order of Chivalry.  It is typically a term used where the term 'Knight' is not appropriate.  The Swedish Order of the Polar Star uses the term Member, and Member First Class, in replacement to Knight, and Knight First Class, for Women and Priest who have earned this rank.
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