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joust

noun as in combat

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They begin with a joust where Gautier pierces Bernier with his lance between his ribs.

That process could be fraught, as palace rivals and pretenders joust for position.

Therefore, said the strong knight, I will joust with thee, for I hate all these that be of Arthur's court.

And these two knights met with Sir Tristram and questioned with him, and asked him if he would joust with them.

Then saw they a knight on horseback well armed, brandishing a spear, crying and proffering himself to joust.

And if ye think that I be weary, and ye have an appetite to joust with me, I shall find you jousting enough.

And therewithal he mounted upon his horse, and took a great spear in his hand ready for to joust.

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On this page you'll find 19 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to joust, such as: bout, contest, duel, tilt, tournament, and tourney.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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