destrier

American  

[des-tree-er, de-streer] / ˈdɛs tri ər, dɛˈstrɪər /

noun

Archaic.

1. a warhorse; charger.

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destrier British  

/ ˈdɛstrɪə /

noun

1. an archaic word for warhorse

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Etymology

Origin of destrier

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English destrer, from Anglo-French, variant of Old French destrier, literally, “(horse) led at the right hand,” from unrecorded Vulgar Latin dextrārius (equus), equivalent to Latin dext(e)r “right-hand” ( dexter ) + -ārius -ary

Example Sentences

He tied the destrier securely to a low-hanging limb, well away from the other horses, and drew his longsword from its sheath.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

The Lord of easterly Rock made such an impressive figure that it was a shock when his destrier dropped a load of dung right at the base of the throne.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

Robert set the pace, driving his huge black destrier hard as Ned galloped along beside him, trying to keep up.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

Ser Waymar Royce came next, his great black destrier snorting impatiently.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

His destrier seemed a pony in between his armored legs, and the lance he carried looked as small as a broom handle.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin