What does destrier mean?
Destrier means (historical) A large warhorse, especially of a medieval knight..
Destrier
/ˈdɛstɹɪə/ · noun
Meaning
(historical) A large warhorse, especially of a medieval knight..
Definitions by Sense
- (historical) A large warhorse, especially of a medieval knight.
- A steed.
Example Sentences
I am resolved to share or avert the danger; which, that I may the better do, I would crave of thee the use of some palfrey whose pace may be softer than that of my destrier.
Dark and the Desert and Destriers me ken, And the Glaive and the Joust, and Paper and Pen.
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Word Forms
- destriers
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I am resolved to share or avert the danger; which, that I may the better do, I would crave of thee the use of some palfrey whose pace may be softer than that of my destrier.
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