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But he wore the coat with a jaunty air, and the hat slightly but effectively cocked on one side, so that the quiet yet ingrained horsiness of his aspect suffered little from the unwonted attire.

From The Great Miss Driver by Hope, Anthony

Although his evening-dress was perfect in every detail, he conveyed a subtle suggestion of horsiness.

From Uneasy Money by Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville)

When next there comes a missive from the Queen It shall be all my study for one hour To rose and lavender my horsiness, Before I dare to glance upon your Grace.

From Queen Mary and Harold by Tennyson, Alfred Tennyson, Baron

Eldred, who was a groom, was attired with excessive horsiness.

From The Creators A Comedy by Sinclair, May

The "galloping star" she claimed as her own on account of its presumed horsiness.

From Blue Aloes Stories of South Africa by Stockley, Cynthia