Jouster: meaning, definitions and examples

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jouster

 

[ หˆdส’aสŠstษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medieval sport

A jouster is a participant in the sport of jousting, a medieval event where knights would charge at each other on horseback using lances. Jousters are typically clad in armor and demonstrate skill in horseback riding, as well as precision in targeting opponents. This sport was not only a display of martial prowess but also a means of gaining fame and presumably favor from the nobility. Jousting events were often held during festivals or tournaments, signifying the social and cultural importance of the sport in medieval times.

Synonyms

combatant, competitor, knight

Examples of usage

  • The jouster raised his lance as he charged forward.
  • In the tournament, every jouster aimed to impress the crowd.
  • The jouster's skill was unmatched among his peers.

Translations

Translations of the word "jouster" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น justador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅŒเคธเฅเคŸเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ritter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ petarung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถัƒัั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rycerz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้จŽๅฃซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chevalier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ caballero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸรถvalye

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ์‚ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุงุฑุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rytรญล™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rytier

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ช‘ๅฃซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vitez

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ riddari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ั‹ั†ะฐั€ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒแƒ˜แƒœแƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cษ™ngavษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ caballero

Etymology

The term 'jouster' originates from the Old French word 'joust', which means 'to tilt'. The word evolved during the medieval period when jousting became a popular form of sport and entertainment among knights. Jousting events were often associated with tournaments, where knights displayed their skills in combat to win honor and prizes. The practice can be traced back to the early Middle Ages and became formalized through various codes of conduct, leading to the structured jousting tournaments of the 15th century. The significance of jousting extended beyond mere sport; it served as an important social event that reinforced the hierarchy and chivalric values of medieval society.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,270, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.