tiltyard

American  

[tilt-yahrd] / ˈtɪltˌjɑrd /

noun

1. a courtyard or other area for tilting.

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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

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Example Sentences

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tiltyard

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

From New York Times ● Sep. 1, 2016

And in spite of his fetters and his perilous plight, Guy looked as blithe and gay as he was wont to do in the tiltyard of the castle of Wark.

From The Boy Crusaders A Story of the Days of Louis IX. by John G. (John George) Edgar

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

From In Brief Authority by F. Anstey

And despite the prepossessions and prejudices of the multitude, they shouted unanimously as the knight rode into the tiltyard, The second glance, however, served to destroy the hope that his timely arrival had excited.

From Ivanhoe by Sir Walter Scott

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

From Can You Forgive Her? by Anthony Trollope

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