destrier

noun

archaic
: warhorse
also : a charger used especially in medieval tournaments

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French destrer, destrier, from destre right hand, from Latin dextra, from feminine of dexter

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of destrier was in the 14th century

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“Destrier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/destrier. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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