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
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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
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
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
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
Ser Waymar Royce came next, his great black destrier snorting impatiently.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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