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destrier

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English

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Etymology

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From Anglo-Norman destrer, destrier.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈdɛstɹɪə/, /ˈdɛstɹiːeɪ/

Noun

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destrier (plural destriers)

  1. (historical) A large warhorse, especially of a medieval knight.
  2. A steed.

See also

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French

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Etymology

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From Old French destre (right) + -ier.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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destrier m (plural destriers)

  1. destrier

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