gelding

[gel-ding]

noun

1. a castrated male animal, especially a horse.

2. a eunuch.

gelding

/ ˈɡɛldɪŋ /

noun

1. a castrated male horse

Word History and Origins

Origin of gelding¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English word from Old Norse word geldingr. See geld ¹, -ing ³

Word History and Origins

Origin of gelding¹

C14: from Old Norse geldingr; see _geld ¹ , _-ing ¹

Example Sentences

Will the gelding be above or below par?

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Police arrested 118 people on the day of the race, in which the gelding Hill Sixteen suffered a fatal injury.

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Danish, fresh from politically gelding Roy in public, recognizes this advantage too.

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The 5-year-old gelding has been pretty good at Santa Anita, though, winning four of his six lifetime starts at the track.

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Tax Code, a well-bred 4-year-old gelding owned by Mischief Racing, has won two of three races this season against strong competition.

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Related Words

• colt 
• filly 
• mare 
• stallion