to tourney
1
9.9
To take part in a contest where knights fight on horses
- verb
- /ˈtʊrni/
- Archaic
:
participar en un torneo
- The knights will tourney for the honor of the kingdom in the grand jousting event.
Examples
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The king announced that they would tourney this summer, inviting all brave knights.
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Geez, how can we tourney without our king to lead us?
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In the medieval festival, many warriors came to tourney and showcase their skills.
Synonyms
to play
vsto tourney
336
1.0
Compete against another team or player in a sport
refers to entering formal, often martial contests not casual games
to meet
vsto tourney
43
2.2
To play against an opponent in a game or contest
focuses on older, ceremonial combat events rather than modern sports
to joust
vsto tourney
4
7.5
To argue directly with someone in public or in a debate
is the older term for joining formal armed contests
to encounter
vsto tourney
1
3.6
To meet an opponent in a game or match
is about taking part in organized ceremonial contests rather than fights
Surface Forms
tourney infinitive
tourneyed past
tourneyed past participle
tourneying present participle
tourneys third person singular
Etymology
Tourney as a verb comes from the same root turn, meaning 'to turn', and it used to mean to take part in a tournament, especially jousting. That's why to tourney in old use was to join the contest and fight for honour.