destrier

American  

[des-tree-er, de-streer] / ˈdɛs tri ər, dɛˈstrɪər /

noun

Archaic.

1. a warhorse; charger.

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destrier British  

/ ˈdɛstrɪə /

noun

1. an archaic word for warhorse

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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

The Lord of easterly Rock made such an impressive figure that it was a shock when his destrier dropped a load of dung right at the base of the throne.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

Biter rode ponderously beside him on a destrier that looked ready to collapse under his weight.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

He was mounted on an armored destrier and had donned his plate and mail, and a grey steel greathelm with a horsehair crest.

From "A Dance with Dragons" 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

After the destrier was led off and his homage removed, Cersei nodded for the ceremonies to continue.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin