1. a gentle riding horse, especially one used by women or for ceremonial purposes
Usage: archaic; historical

Examples

• The lady rode her white palfrey through the castle grounds.
• In medieval times, a palfrey was considered suitable for noble ladies.
• The knight’s palfrey was known for its smooth gait and gentle temperament.
• She preferred her palfrey to the more spirited warhorses in the stable.
• The procession featured several decorated palfreys carrying members of the court.
• A palfrey was typically smaller and more docile than a destrier.