to tourney
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
∞
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
527
2.2
To play against an opponent in a game or contest
focuses on older, ceremonial combat events rather than modern sports
to encounter
vsto tourney
8
3.6
To meet an opponent in a game or match
is about taking part in organized ceremonial contests rather than fights
to joust
vsto tourney
3
7.5
To argue directly with someone in public or in a debate
is the older term for joining formal armed contests
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.