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ahorse

American  
[uh-hawrs] / əˈhɔrs /

adjective

  1. on horseback.

    to escape ahorse.


Etymology

Origin of ahorse

First recorded in 1855–60; a- 1 + horse

Example Sentences

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Tournaments began as rougher, less “gentlemanly” affairs in which competitors rode against each other with lances and then proceeded to fight with close-quarters weapons ahorse or on foot.

From Salon • Aug. 10, 2024

The Japanese were there in force and they were mobile, ahorse, afoot and truck-fed.

From Time Magazine Archive

Over one-half of this modern Army display was not afoot or ahorse.

From Time Magazine Archive

"Ride," Catelyn commanded her escort when they were all ahorse.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

"Mother will be home soon. Maybe we can ride out to meet her when she comes. Wouldn't that surprise her, to see you ahorse?"

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin