steed

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

Origin of steed

1
before 900; Middle English stēde,Old English stēda stallion; akin to stōdstud2; compare German Stute

Other words from steed

  • steedlike, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for steed

steed

/ (stiːd) /


noun
  1. archaic, or literary a horse, esp one that is spirited or swift

Origin of steed

1
Old English stēda stallion; related to German Stute female horse; see stud ²

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