Meaning & use
destriers
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The plural of "destrier," a large, powerful warhorse ridden by knights in medieval Europe.
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The knights mounted their destriers before charging into the tournament lists.
Chroniclers described armored destriers thundering across the battlefield.
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Destriers were the most prized and expensive of medieval warhorses, distinct from palfreys used for everyday riding.
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