A riding horse, as opposed to a warhorse. See also destrier and courser.

A horse used for everyday riding (as opposed to a war horse). Late twelfth and thirteenth century fines were often expressed as ‘5 marks or a palfrey’.

especially a light saddle horse for a woman

a quiet saddle horse particularly suitable for women to ride

a small horse, used for carrying unimportant things like packages, armour and squires

A saddled horse for a woman.