pole horse

noun

1. a horse harnessed to the tongue of a vehicle; poler; wheeler.

pole horse

noun

1. a horse harnessed alongside the shaft (pole) of a vehicle Also calledpoler

Word History and Origins

Origin of pole horse¹

An Americanism dating back to 1815–25

Example Sentences

It was different in the case of Marengo Todd, driver of the pole-horse, and entitled to "protection."

From Project Gutenberg