joust

Definition

A tilting match: a mock combat between two mounted knights or men-at-arms using lances in the lists or enclosed field.

Etymology

From Middle English, borrowed from Old French jouster (modern French jouter), from Vulgar Latin *juxtō, *iuxtō, *iuxtāre, from Latin iūxta (“close to”). English since the early 14th century.

Example Sentences

• "medieval joust"