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destrier

The correct spelling is destrier.

How to pronounce destrier

noun

IPA: /ˈdɛstɹiːeɪ/

Say it like: Des-tree-r

The correct spelling is destrier. A large warhorse, especially of a medieval knight. For example: "1819, I am resolved to share or avert the danger; which, that I may the better do, I would crave of thee the use of some palfrey whose pace may be softer than that of my destrier.” — Walter Scott, Ivanhoe"

Usage Examples

1819, I am resolved to share or avert the danger; which, that I may the better do, I would crave of thee the use of some palfrey whose pace may be softer than that of my destrier.” — Walter Scott, Ivanhoe

Definition

noun

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

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