tiltyard

[ tilt-yahrd ]

noun

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

tiltyard

/ ˈtɪltˌjɑːd /

noun

1. (formerly) an enclosed area for tilting

Word History and Origins

Origin of tiltyard¹

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

Example Sentences

Eager knights jousted on a narrow tiltyard, quickly knocking each other out of play.

From FiveThirtyEight

Guy, advancing as gaily as if he had been in the tiltyard at Wark, gallantly unhorsed one Saracen with the point of his lance.

From Project Gutenberg

Nor was it clear that he had not been engaged in other than the mimic warfare of the tiltyard.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg