[ dʒaʊst ]
■ verb
1》 [often as noun ~ing ] (of a medieval knight) engage in a contest in which two opponents on horseback fight with lances.
2》 compete for superiority.
■ noun a ~ing contest.
Derivatives
~er noun
Origin
ME: from OFr. ~er 'bring together', based on L. juxta 'near'.