tournament

/ˈtʊənəmənt/

UK: /ˈtɔːnəmənt/

tournament

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Definition

During the Middle Ages, a series of battles and other contests designed to prepare knights for war.

Etymology

From Old French tornoiement (Modern French tournoiement) from the verb tornoier.

Example Sentences

  • "England secured their place at Euro 2012 with a scrambled draw in Montenegro - but Wayne Rooney was sent off and will miss the start of the tournament."
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