noun
- a large, powerful warhorse used by medieval knights in battle
Usage: historical; archaic
Examples
- The knight mounted his destrier before charging into battle.
- Medieval destriers were bred specifically for warfare and tournaments.
- The armored destrier could carry a fully equipped knight into combat.
- Only wealthy nobles could afford to maintain a destrier.
- The destrier’s strength and training made it invaluable in medieval warfare.
- Knights formed deep bonds with their destriers during long campaigns.