tiltyard

[ tilt-yahrd ]

noun

1. a courtyard or other area for tilting. tilt.

tiltyard

/ ˈtɪltˌjɑːd /

noun

1. (formerly) an enclosed area for tilting

Word History and Origins

Origin of tiltyard¹

First recorded in 1520–30; tilt ¹ + yard ²

Example Sentences

Regular participants fondly talk about years gone by with Buddhist monks and alphorns in the tiltyard.

From New York Times

Richard Cromwell arrived at the tiltyard as the tournament was in progress, the King and Anne witnessing the bouts from a glazed gallery.

From Project Gutenberg

"Well, my boy," said the King, when the Crown Prince entered the Royal Parlour after his private lessons in the Palace tiltyard.

From Project Gutenberg

And in spite of his fetters and his perilous plight, Guy looked as blithe and gay as he was wont to do in the tiltyard of the castle of Wark.

From Project Gutenberg

She had gone out into the tiltyard and had tilted with him, and he had been the victor.

From Project Gutenberg