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steed

[ steed ]

noun

  1. a horse, especially a high-spirited one.


steed

/ stiːd /

noun

  1. archaic.
    a horse, esp one that is spirited or swift
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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  • steedlike adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of steed1

before 900; Middle English stēde, Old English stēda stallion; akin to stōd stud 2; compare German Stute
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Word History and Origins

Origin of steed1

Old English stēda stallion; related to German Stute female horse; see stud ²
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Example Sentences

“Doesn’t matter—but, wow, a Mongol gunner? Like the ones they use against cavalry? Against Rostam, my steed? Wait. Doesn’t matter. Also, by the way, we’ve been asked to leave.”

The gentlemen, booted and spurred, on stamping steeds.

The Army also confirmed that the three soldiers thrown from their steeds and hospitalized with injuries “are expected to recover and return to duty.”

Three soldiers thrown from their steeds were hospitalized with injuries, but were expected to fully recover and return to duty.

It’s a galloping steed of a ride to go on.

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