Clydesdale

[ klahydz-deyl ]

/ ˈklaɪdzˌdeɪl /

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noun

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

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Origin of Clydesdale

First recorded in 1780–90; after Clydesdale, Scotland

Words nearby Clydesdale

Clutha, clutter, Clwyd, clyde, Clydebank, Clydesdale, clype, clypeate, clypeus, clysis, clyster

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How to use Clydesdale in a sentence

But this classic rearing-to-separation-to-reunion tale of a Clydesdale and its owner was truly touching.
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Instantly the Clydesdale men mounted and formed to meet the expected onset.
Hunted and Harried|R.M. Ballantyne
The man appeared Wednesday afternoon, driving a big Clydesdale horse to a stout farm cart.
Greyfriars Bobby|Eleanor Atkinson

He keeps full bred Hereford cattle and also Clydesdale and Percheron horses upon his place.
Lyman's History of old Walla Walla County, Vol. 2 (of 2)|William Denison Lyman
At the corner I ran against Mr. Clydesdale, the optician, who looks after the library which now occupies the old building.
The Invasion|William Le Queux
In Scotland its range seems not to extend north of Clydesdale.
The Moths of the British Isles, First Series|Richard South

British Dictionary definitions for Clydesdale

Clydesdale

/ (ˈklaɪdzˌdeɪl) /

noun

a heavy powerful breed of carthorse, originally from Scotland

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