Clydesdale

[ klahydz-deyl ]

noun

1. one of a Scottish breed of strong, hardy draft horses, having a feathering of long hairs along the backs of the legs.

Clydesdale

/ ˈklaɪdzˌdeɪl /

noun

1. a heavy powerful breed of carthorse, originally from Scotland

Word History and Origins

Origin of Clydesdale¹

First recorded in 1780–90; after Clydesdale, Scotland

Example Sentences

But this classic rearing-to-separation-to-reunion tale of a Clydesdale and its owner was truly touching.

From The Daily Beast

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From The Daily Beast

Instantly the Clydesdale men mounted and formed to meet the expected onset.

From Project Gutenberg

The man appeared Wednesday afternoon, driving a big Clydesdale horse to a stout farm cart.

From Project Gutenberg

He keeps full bred Hereford cattle and also Clydesdale and Percheron horses upon his place.

From Project Gutenberg

At the corner I ran against Mr. Clydesdale, the optician, who looks after the library which now occupies the old building.

From Project Gutenberg

In Scotland its range seems not to extend north of Clydesdale.

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