palfrey
a riding horse, as distinguished from a war horse.
a saddle horse particularly suitable for a woman.
Origin of palfrey
1Other words from palfrey
- palfreyed, adjective
Words Nearby palfrey
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How to use palfrey in a sentence
According to palfrey, Microsoft has donated between $100,000 and $150,000 to the Berkman Center for 2010.
King Robert himself was riding in front of Sir Edward's division on a small palfrey, with only a battle-axe in hand.
King Robert the Bruce | A. F. MurisonNot even Messrs. Bancroft and palfrey have thought it unworthy of their eloquent pages.
The Loyalists of America and Their Times, Vol. 1 of 2 | Egerton RyersonMr. palfrey observes, that "the death of the Protector is not so much as referred to in the public records of Massachusetts."
The Loyalists of America and Their Times, Vol. 1 of 2 | Egerton RyersonMr. palfrey terms this attempt a "Presbyterian cabal," and calls its leaders "conspirators."
The Loyalists of America and Their Times, Vol. 1 of 2 | Egerton Ryerson
These eloquent words of Dr. palfrey are very suggestive, and deserve to be carefully pondered by the reader.
The Loyalists of America and Their Times, Vol. 1 of 2 | Egerton Ryerson
British Dictionary definitions for palfrey
/ (ˈpɔːlfrɪ) /
archaic a light saddle horse, esp ridden by women
Origin of palfrey
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