The pas d'armes (French pronunciation: [pa daʁm]) or passage of arms was a type of hastilude (martial game) that evolved in late 14th century chivalry and remained popular through the 15th century. It involved a knight or group of knights (tenans or "holders") who would stake out a traveled spot, such as a bridge or city gate, and let it be known that any other knight who wished to pass (venans or "comers") must first fight, or be disgraced.
The pas d'armes (French pronunciation: [pa daʁm]) or passage of arms was a type of hastilude (martial game) that evolved in late 14th century chivalry and remained popular through the 15th century. It involved a knight or group of knights (tenans or "holders") who would stake out a traveled spot, such as a bridge or city gate, and let it be known that any other knight who wished to pass (venans or "comers") must first fight, or be disgraced.
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