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Definition of Tiltyard
1. Noun. (formerly) an enclosed field for tilting contests.
Definition of Tiltyard
1. n. A yard or place for tilting.
Definition of Tiltyard
1. Noun. (alternative form of tilt-yard) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Tiltyard
1. an area for jousting contests [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Tiltyard
Literary usage of Tiltyard
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Select Collection of Old Plays: In Twelve Volumes ; with Additional Notes by Isaac Reed, Robert Dodsley, Octavius Gilchrist, John Payne Collier (1825)
"Master tiltyard. Did I not tell you these turtles were together ? Mistress tiltyard.
... Mistress tiltyard. How her head burns! feel how her pulses work. ..."
2. The War Office, Past and Present by Owen Wheeler (1914)
"the " most sumptuous Tournament ever celebrated" was held in the tiltyard.
From time to time many a " veray parfit gentil knyghte," such as Sir Philip ..."
3. The Works of William Shakespeare by William Shakespeare (1901)
"The Poet had no doubt witnessed some of these " courtly pastimes," as held by
her Majesty in the tiltyard at Westminster, or by proud Leicester in the ..."
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