ˈpȯlfrē noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English, from Old French palefrei, from Medieval Latin palafredus, from Late Latin paraveredus post-horse for secondary roads, from Greek para- beside, subsidiary + Latin veredus post horse, from a Gaulish word akin to Welsh gorwydd horse, Old Irish riadaīm I ride — more at para- , ride
archaic : a saddle horse other than a war-horse ; especially : a light easy-gaited horse suitable for a lady