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Definition of Joust
1. Noun. A combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances.
Generic synonyms: Battle, Struggle
Group relationships: Tournament
Derivative terms: Tilt
2. Verb. Joust against somebody in a tournament by fighting on horseback.
Definition of Joust
1. v. i. To engage in mock combat on horseback, as two knights in the lists; to tilt.
2. n. A tilting match; a mock combat on horseback between two knights in the lists or inclosed field.
Definition of Joust
1. to engage in personal combat [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Joust
1. To engage in mock combat on horseback, as two knights in the lists; to tilt. Alternative forms: just] "For the whole army to joust and tourney." (Holland) Origin: OE. Justen, jousten, OF. Jouster, jouster, joster, F. Jouter, fr. L. Juxta near to, nigh, from the root of jungere to join. See Join, and cf. Jostle. A tilting match; a mock combat on horseback between two knights in the lists or inclosed field. Alternative forms: just] "Gorgeous knights at joust and tournament." (Milton) Origin: OE. Juste, jouste, OF. Juste, jouste, joste, F. Joute. See Joust. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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