palfrey
Sign in to savethumb |A Middle Ages|medieval painting of a palfrey 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 could amble, suitable for riding over long distances. Palfreys were not a specific breed as horse breeds are understood today.
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thumb |A Middle Ages|medieval painting of a palfrey 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 could amble, suitable for riding over long distances. Palfreys were not a specific breed as horse breeds are understood today.
== Etymology == The word "palfrey" is cognate with of any type); both words descend from , itself deriving from Gaulish .