tiltyard

American  

[tilt-yahrd] / ˈtɪltˌyɑrd /

noun

1. a courtyard or other area for tilting. tilt.

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tiltyard British  

/ ˈtɪltˌjɑːd /

noun

1. (formerly) an enclosed area for tilting

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Etymology

Origin of tiltyard

First recorded in 1520–30; tilt ¹ + yard ²

Example Sentences

Regular participants fondly talk about years gone by with Buddhist monks and alphorns in the tiltyard.

From New York Times

The ambassador found Henry in the tiltyard all amiability.

From Project Gutenberg

"Well, my boy," said the King, when the Crown Prince entered the Royal Parlour after his private lessons in the Palace tiltyard.

From Project Gutenberg

Nor did the exercises of the tiltyard end at this stage.

From Project Gutenberg

She had gone out into the tiltyard and had tilted with him, and he had been the victor.

From Project Gutenberg