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To engage in mock combat on horseback, as two knights in the lists; to tilt.
Alternative forms: just] "For the whole army to joust and tourney." (Holland)
Origin: 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.
A tilting match; a mock combat on horseback between two knights in the lists or inclosed field.
Alternative forms: just] "Gorgeous knights at joust and tournament." (Milton)
Origin: OE. Juste, jouste, OF. Juste, jouste, joste, F. Joute. See Joust.
(01 Mar 1998)
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