Main Entry: pal·frey

Pronunciation: \ˈpȯl-frē\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural palfreys

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French palefrei, from Medieval Latin palafredus, from Late Latin paraveredus post-horse for secondary roads, from Greek para- beside, subsidiary + Late Latin veredus post-horse, from a Gaulish word akin to Welsh gorwydd horse; akin to Old Irish réidid he rides — more at para-, ride

Date: 13th century

archaic : a saddle horse other than a warhorse; especially : a lady's light easy-gaited horse