Stone-horse
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Stone-horse is a noun meaning (obsolete) A stallion.
Meaning
(obsolete) A stallion.
Example Sentences
'tis no ſmall Advantage to keep a Team of Mares for Breed: But where there is moſt Arable, and little Paſture-Land, Stone-Horses or Geldings are more neceſſary
[…] three things ought always to be kept under: a mastiff dog, a stone horse and a clown; and really I think a snarling, cross-grained clown to be the most unlucky beast of three.
Word Forms
- stone-horses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include studhorse, steed, stallion, hostry, entire, stud.
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