[quote=@Doivid]
alright alright, you've got the etymology down. Now you just need to apply it correctly to real-world scenarios!

We're all here to cheer you on.
[/quote]

how I apply my view of white knighting to real world scenarios is that I treat women as being capable and not needing rescuing from a cruel world like many internet and real life white knights devoutly believe.

White knighting is just as bad as being clingy, you need to back off and give people space to grow.