Clydesdale

[klahydz-deyl]

noun

one of a Scottish breed of strong, hardy draft horses, having a feathering of long hairs along the backs of the legs.

Origin of Clydesdale

First recorded in 1780–90; after Clydesdale, Scotland

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Contemporary Examples of clydesdale

But this classic rearing-to-separation-to-reunion tale of a Clydesdale and its owner was truly touching.
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Historical Examples of clydesdale

The chief stock was settled at Liberton, in the upper part of Clydesdale.
The Grand Old Man
Richard B. Cook
His last-sabbath he preached (with Mr. Cargil in Clydesdale) on Psal.
Biographia Scoticana (Scots Worthies)
John Howie
Clydesdale put her into the limousine and then got in after her.
The Business of Life
Robert W. Chambers
You and Mrs. Clydesdale can remain here to-night if you wish.
The Business of Life
Robert W. Chambers
Clydesdale had descended to the drive and was conferring with the chauffeur.
The Business of Life
Robert W. Chambers

British Dictionary definitions for clydesdale

Clydesdale

noun

a heavy powerful breed of carthorse, originally from Scotland

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Word Origin and History for clydesdale

Clydesdale

"breed of heavy draught horses," 1786, so called because they were bred in the valley of the Clyde in Scotland. The river name is perhaps literally "cleansing," from a Celtic root akin to Latin cloaca (see cloaca).