Joust (?), v. i. [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.]
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.
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Joust, n. [OE. juste, jouste, OF. juste, jouste, joste, F. joute. See Joust, v. i.]
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.
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