GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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1.       
   Joust , v. i. [OE. justen, jousten, OF. jouster, jouster, joster, F. jouter, fr. L. juxta near to, nigh, from the root of jungere to join. See Join, and cf. Jostle.]
   To engage in mock combat on horseback, as two knights in the lists; to tilt. [Written also just.]
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   +PJC
   For the whole army to joust and tourney.
   Holland.
   
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   Hence: To engage in a competition involving one-to-one struggle with an opponent.
   PJC
         
       

2.       
   Joust, n. [OE. juste, jouste, OF. juste, jouste, joste, F. joute. See Joust, v. i.]
   A tilting match; a mock combat on horseback between two knights in the lists or inclosed field. [Written also just.]
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   Gorgeous knights at joust and tournament.
   Milton.
   
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   Hence: Any competition involving one-to-one struggle with an opponent.
   PJC