Cryptic crossword clue
Philosopher covers nocturnal sin by gallants of old 7,6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 plus 6 letter word KNIGHTS ERRANT

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What does KNIGHTS ERRANT mean?

KNIGHTS ERRANT noun
  1. A knight in a medieval romance who wanders in search of adventure and opportunities to prove his chivalry.
  2. A person who displays an adventurous or a quixotic spirit.

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