| joust | To engage in mock combat on horseback, as two knights in the lists; to tilt. Alternative forms: just] "For the whole army to joust and tourney." (Holland) Origin: OE. Justen, jousten, OF. Jouster, jouster, joster, F. Jouter, fr. L. Juxta near to, nigh, from the root of jungere to join. See Join, and cf. Jostle. A tilting match; a mock combat on horseback between two knights in the lists or inclosed field. Alternative forms: just] "Gorgeous knights at joust and tournament." (Milton) Origin: OE. Juste, jouste, OF. Juste, jouste, joste, F. Joute. See Joust. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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