JOUSTING

Noun

jousting (countable and uncountable, plural joustings)

A medieval European sport in which mounted knights charged at each other bearing lances.

(figurative) Any activity in which two people spar with each other verbally.

Verb

jousting

present participle of joust

Source: Wiktionary

JOUST

Joust, v. i. Etym: [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.]

Definition: To engage in mock combat on horseback, as two knights in the lists; to tilt. [Written also just.] For the whole army to joust and tourney. Holland.

Joust, n. Etym: [OE. juste, jouste, OF. juste, jouste, joste, F. joute. See Joust, v. i.]

Definition: A tilting match; a mock combat on horseback between two knights in the lists or inclosed field. [Written also just.] Gorgeous knights at joust and tournament. Milton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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