palfrey

/ˈpɑːlfri/ or /ˈpælfri/

Definitions

1. noun

A horse, especially a fine or spirited one, or a noble or dignified person, often used in a poetic or literary sense.

“The knight rode his palfrey across the fields.”

2. noun

A light, two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage, often used for riding or driving.

“The nobles used palfreys to travel through the city.”

Synonyms

  • charger
  • steed

Antonyms

  • nag