palefreid

Old French

Alternative forms

Etymology

Inherited from Late Latin paraverēdus. See there for more.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pa.ləˈfrejt/

Noun

palefreid oblique singular, m (oblique plural palefreiz or palefreitz, nominative singular palefreiz or palefreitz, nominative plural palefreid)

  1. palfrey (type of small horse)
    • c. 1170, Wace, Le Roman de Rou:
      Richement atorné, sor noble palefrei
      Richly dressed, on a noble palfrey

Descendants

  • → Middle Dutch: palefroot
  • → Middle English: palfrey
  • Middle French: palefroy
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