logris

[ˈlɒɡɹɪs]

Definitions

1. noun

A type of medieval jousting tournament, also known as the ‘joust of peace’, in which knights on horseback would charge at each other with blunted lances.

“The tournament was a logris, a rare and noble occasion for the knights to show their skills in a peaceful competition.”

Synonyms

  • joust
  • tournament

Antonyms

  • chaos
  • mayhem