destrier
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of destrier
First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English destrer, from Anglo-French, variant of Old French destrier, literally, “(horse) led at the right hand,” from unrecorded Vulgar Latin dextrārius (equus), equivalent to Latin dext(e)r “right-hand” ( see dexter) + -ārius -ary
Example Sentences
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The big destrier liked fire no more than Sandor Clegane had, but the horse was easier to cow.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
The destrier kicked at the^man's thigh to send him sprawling, and Tyrion barked laughter.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
Ser Waymar Royce came next, his great black destrier snorting impatiently.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
Mounted on his huge black destrier, the knight towered above Will and Gared on their smaller garrons.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
Lord Tytos Blackwood met him in the outer ward, mounted on a destrier as gaunt as himself.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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