carriage horse
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of carriage horse
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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Bobby was identified as a former Manhattan carriage horse by the numbers engraved in his hoof.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 21, 2022
In the third trailer was a spectacular black carriage horse that would carry a saddle draped with two of King’s guitars.
From The Guardian • May 31, 2015
The van’s turn signal was rhythmic and oddly loud, like the clippity-clop of a carriage horse.
From New York Times • Sep. 3, 2012
On the wedding day, Cleveland Bays, the only British breed of carriage horse will pull the majority of royal carriages.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2011
Worst indignity of all, Charles, the coachman, on the elderly carriage horse, drew alongside, and presumed to offer directions and admonitions.
From Mount Music by Ross, Martin
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