beast of burden
noun
an animal used for carrying heavy loads or pulling heavy equipment, as a donkey, mule, or ox.
Origin of beast of burden
1First recorded in 1795–1805
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British Dictionary definitions for beast of burden
beast of burden
noun
an animal, such as a donkey or ox, used for carrying loads
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