JOUSTS Meaning and
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Jousts refer to medieval tournaments or competitions that were popular in Europe during the Middle Ages. Derived from the Old French word "joster," meaning "to tilt," a joust typically involved two mounted knights engaging in combat or a series of tests of skill while riding on horseback.
In a joust, participants would charge at each other with lances, attempting to strike their opponent's shield or body. The objective was to unseat the opposing knight from his horse. While jousts were initially intended as a way to train knights in warfare, they eventually turned into elaborate spectacles and entertainment events for nobles and their attendants.
Jousts followed a strict code of conduct, known as chivalry, and held various forms and rules, such as team jousting and freestyle jousting. Knights extensively trained for jousts, honing their equestrian skills and mastering the use of weapons like lances, swords, and shields. The events were often held in grand arenas, with spectators gathered to witness and cheer for their favored knights.
Jousts had a significant cultural impact during the Middle Ages, emphasizing the values of honor, bravery, and martial skill. They also celebrated the romanticized image of a knight in shining armor, exemplifying the ideals of courtly love and chivalry.
In modern times, jousting has been revived as a sport, albeit with different rules and safety measures. It is performed by skilled horsemen in re-enactments, historical festivals, and even competitive tournaments, allowing people to relive the excitement and pageantry of this medieval tradition.
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Etymology of JOUSTS
The word "jousts" has an Old French origin. It comes from the Old French verb "joster" which means "to tilt or strike, to join in combat". This verb is derived from the Latin word "juxta" meaning "beside" or "near". In medieval times, jousting was a popular form of combat between two knights on horseback, hence the name "jousts". Over time, the word "joust" evolved to also include other forms of competitive combat and has now come to mean any type of contest or competition.
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