Joust — Defs

01 v. i. To engage in mock combat on horseback, as two knights in the lists; to tilt.

1.
To engage in mock combat on horseback, as two knights in the lists; to tilt.
“For the whole army to joust and tourney.” — Holland.
2.
To engage in a competition involving one-to-one struggle with an opponent.

02 n. A tilting match; a mock combat on horseback between two knights in the lists or inclosed field.

1.
A tilting match; a mock combat on horseback between two knights in the lists or inclosed field.
“Gorgeous knights at joust and tournament.” — Milton.
2.
Any competition involving one-to-one struggle with an opponent.