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Palfrey: meaning, definitions and examples

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palfrey

 

[ หˆpรฆlfrษช ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

historical horse

A palfrey is a type of horse that was traditionally used in the medieval period, particularly favored by women for riding. These horses are often characterized by their smooth gaits and gentle temperament, making them suitable for leisurely rides and travel. Unlike war horses or pack horses, palfreys were bred primarily for comfort and usability in urban and rural settings. The term has historical significance and often appears in literature referring to nobility and women's equestrian activities.

Synonyms

mare, nag, steed

Examples of usage

  • The noblewoman rode her palfrey gracefully through the village.
  • In the 12th century, many ladies preferred palfreys for their daily rides.
  • The manuscript describes the palfreys of the court with intricate detail.

Translations

Translations of the word "palfrey" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cavalo de passeio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เฅ‹เคกเคผเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pferd

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kuda

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐะปัŒั„ั€ะตะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wierzchowiec

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไน—้ฆฌ็”จใฎ้ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cheval de selle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ caballo de montura

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท binek atฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šน๋งˆ์šฉ ๋ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุตุงู† ุฑูƒูˆุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jockey

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jazdeckรฝ kรดลˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ช‘้ฉฌ็”จ้ฉฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ jahaฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ reiรฐhestur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ›แƒ’แƒ–แƒแƒ•แƒ แƒ แƒชแƒฎแƒ”แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรผrรผลŸ atฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ caballo de monta

Word origin

The word 'palfrey' comes from the Old French word 'palefrei' or 'palfrey', which itself is derived from the Latin word 'paraveredus', meaning a saddle horse or a riding horse. Historically, during the Middle Ages, palfreys were distinguished from other types of horses due to their specific breeding for riding comfort and ease of handling. They were particularly popular among the upper classes and were often mentioned in medieval literature, signifying status and elegance. Over time, the term has become less common, but it remains significant in the context of historical studies related to equestrian culture.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,083 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.