horse block
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of horse block
First recorded in 1745–55
Example Sentences
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Satisfied with this resolution, he sat down to crack his nuts at his leisure, upon the horse block in the inn yard.
From The Parent's Assistant by Edgeworth, Maria
The men at arms dismounted at the horse block in the courtyard, but Kilhugh still sat upon his steed and rode into the Hall.
From Story Hour Readings: Seventh Year by Hartwell, E. C. (Ernest Clark)
In ten minutes they drew up at the rude horse block and dismounted.
From Three Young Ranchmen or, Daring Adventures in the Great West by Bonehill, Ralph
He gave his hand to Miss Loring, who accepted that assistance from the horse block, and then he stepped aside that the embrace feminine might have no obstacle in its path.
From The Bondwoman by Ryan, Marah Ellis
As they talked the stranger unbuckled his knapsack, and set it down on the horse block.
From The Mystery of Monastery Farm by Naylor, H. R.
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