hastilude

noun

has·​ti·​lude
ˈhastəˌlüd
plural hastiludes
-dz
or hastiludia
ˌ⸗⸗ˈlüdēə
: a medieval joust : spear play
one sport called hastiludes was no less dangerous than war itselfW. H. Dixon

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin hastiludium, from Late Latin hasti- (from Latin hasta spear) + -ludium (from Latin ludus play, sport)

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“Hastilude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hastilude. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

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