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Pronunciation : Joust
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [OE. justen, jousten, OF. jouster, jouster, joster, F. jouter, fr. L. juxta near to, nigh, from the root of jungere to join. See Join, and cf. Jostle.]
Definition : Defn: To engage in mock combat on horseback, as two knights in the lists; to tilt. [Written also just.] For the whole army to joust and tourney. Holland.

i.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Joust
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [OE. juste, jouste, OF. juste, jouste, joste, F. joute. See Joust, v. i.]
Definition : Defn: A tilting match; a mock combat on horseback between two knights in the lists or inclosed field. [Written also just.] Gorgeous knights at joust and tournament. Milton.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913