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pal·frey \ˈpȯlfrē\ noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English, from Old French palefrei, from Medieval Latin palafredus, from Late Latin paraveredus post-horse for secondary roads, from Greek para- beside, subsidiary + Latin veredus post horse, from a Gaulish word akin to Welsh gorwydd horse, Old Irish riadaīm I ride — more at para-, ride archaic : a saddle horse other than a war-horse; especially : a light easy-gaited horse suitable for a lady |