DESTRIER


Meaning of DESTRIER in English

[ 'dɛstrɪə , dɛ'stri:ə ]

■ noun a medieval knight's warhorse.

Origin

ME: from OFr., based on L. dextera 'the right hand', from dexter 'on the right' (because the squire led the knight's horse with his right hand).

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