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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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
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 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
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
He tied the destrier securely to a low-hanging limb, well away from the other horses, and drew his longsword from its sheath.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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