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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Tournayar, n. [ME and mod. Eng. tournour (Manning), turnier (1738), tourneyer (1846), OF tournieur, etc.] One who takes part in a jousting competition. —1494 Loutfut MS 45a.
Ilka tournayar sal haue a bastone hung at his sadill
