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Definition of Palfrey

Palfrey
Palfrey Pal"frey, n. [OE. palefrai, OF. palefrei, F. palefroi, LL. palafredus, parafredus, from L. paraveredus a horse for extraordinary occasions, an extra post horse; Gr. ? along, beside + L. veredus a post horse.] 1. A saddle horse for the road, or for state occasions, as distinguished from a war horse. --Chaucer. 2. A small saddle horse for ladies. --Spenser. Call the host and bid him bring Charger and palfrey. --Tennyson.

Meaning of Palfrey from wikipedia

- A palfrey is a type of horse that was highly valued as a riding horse in the Middle Ages. It was a lighter-weight horse, usually a smooth gaited one that...
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- Look up palfrey in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Palfrey was a light riding horse common in the Middle Ages. Palfrey may also refer to: Palfrey (surname)...
- Lisa Palfrey (born 9 February 1967) is a Welsh actress. She is known for playing the roles of Gwenny in House of America (1997), Mrs Nice in Guest House...
- Look up palfrey in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Palfrey is an occupational surname, denoting a person responsible for the maintenance and provision...
- Yolande Anne Elissa Palfrey (29 March 1957 – 9 April 2011) was a British actress. She appeared in many BBC programmes including Pennies from Heaven, Measure...
- Quentin Palfrey (born April 29, 1974) is an American lawyer, policymaker, and political candidate. He currently serves as Deputy General Counsel at the...
- Lewis Palfrey (born 25 February 1990) is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a stand-off or fullback for the Rochdale Hornets in the Betfred...