Joust of peace — Some tournaments took place with the intention of limiting the threat of serious injury or death. For example, in 1278, a Tournament of Peace was held at Windsor. None of the weapons were made of metal: swords were bone, shields wooden, the… … Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases
Joust — The joust was the familiar fight between knights on horseback with lance and shield. It evolved from the *hastilude and *melee, becoming an exhibition but one using real skills, with a genuine threat of serious injury or death. Unlike the melee,… … Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases
Joust — Tournament or combat of two mounted knights, tilting using lances. The charge of two knights bearing shield and lance. See also the Joust of Peace and Joust of War … Medieval glossary
Joust of war — In the 13c and 14c England was frequently at war with both France and Scotland. Such wars rarely involved full scale pitched battles; rather, there were skirmishes and much plundering of the countryside. From this came a variation of the sport… … Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases
Joust of War — Very common during the Hundred Years War or at an emprise, this was the same as a joust of peace except that the tips of the lances were sharpened rather than purposefully blunt. Knights were frequently killed or wounded in these engagements, and … Medieval glossary
Coronal — The crown like end of a lance used in a peaceful joust. The idea was that several points would distribute the thrust wider than a single pointed lance. [< Lat. coronalis = like a wreath or crown] Cf. Joust of peace; Joust of war; Arms, Statute … Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases
Tournaments — Introduced to England as *Conflictus Gallicus, a tournament was a somewhat chaotic affair, known as a * melee from which our use of the word. At first, the melee took place in open countryside, with a large number of knights and their attendants … Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases
Tourney — Introduced to England as *Conflictus Gallicus, a tournament was a somewhat chaotic affair, known as a * melee from which our use of the word. At first, the melee took place in open countryside, with a large number of knights and their attendants … Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases
A outrance — The term used to describe jousting in a hostile manner, when injury or death were expected and even wished for. Jousting could also be a plaisir, for pleasure. [< OldFr. outrance = beyond bounds, extreme; Fr. a outrance = to the bitter end] Cf … Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases
A plaisir — Term used to describe jousting for pleasure, as a test of skill, rather than mortal combat. In such an event points were variously scored. Cf. A outrance; Joust of peace; Joust of war … Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases
