'Joust' definitions:

Definition of 'joust'

From: WordNet
noun
A combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances [syn: joust, tilt]
verb
Joust against somebody in a tournament by fighting on horseback

Definition of 'Joust'

From: GCIDE
  • Joust \Joust\ (joust or j[u^]st; 277), v. i. [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.]
  • 1. To engage in mock combat on horseback, as two knights in the lists; to tilt. [Written also just.] [1913 Webster +PJC]
  • For the whole army to joust and tourney. --Holland. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Hence: To engage in a competition involving one-to-one struggle with an opponent. [PJC]

Definition of 'Joust'

From: GCIDE
  • Joust \Joust\, n. [OE. juste, jouste, OF. juste, jouste, joste, F. joute. See Joust, v. i.]
  • 1. A tilting match; a mock combat on horseback between two knights in the lists or inclosed field. [Written also just.] [1913 Webster]
  • Gorgeous knights at joust and tournament. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Hence: Any competition involving one-to-one struggle with an opponent. [PJC]

Synonyms of 'joust'

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