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palfrey

/ˈpɔːl.fri/

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noun

/ˈpɔːl.fri/C2formalobsolete
  • ruСуществительное, ныне считающееся устаревшим, обозначающее спокойную и легкую в езде верховую лошадь, особенно подходящую для верховой езды женщины.

A noun, now considered obsolete, referring to a gentle and easy-gaited saddle horse, especially one suitable for a woman to ride.

  1. Light saddle horse for womenC2formalbritish

    A gentle, light saddle horse, especially one suitable for a woman to ride.

    ruВерховая лошадь для женщин

    • The lady rode her palfrey through the forest path.
    • In medieval times, a palfrey was often given to noblewomen.
    • The knight offered his palfrey to the queen for her journey.
Forms
  • palfreys plural form
  • palfreys' possessive plural form
  • palfrey's possessive singular form