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
His destrier seemed a pony in between his armored legs, and the lance he carried looked as small as a broom handle.
From "A Game of Thrones" 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
A lard an his cushioned chair might be crippled—the Walders said their grandfatfacr was so feeble he had to be carried everywhere in a litter—but not a knight on his destrier.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
Robert set the pace, driving his huge black destrier hard as Ned galloped along beside him, trying to keep up.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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