light horse
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of light horse
First recorded in 1525–35
Example Sentences
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I took a shot and Willy is a light horse, but he looked like a superstar in the lane.”
From New York Times ● Aug. 30, 2012
He moved his light horse toward Haldon’s mountains.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
He watched her till she came up to the tavern; made himself known to her, and was about to receive some valuable intelligence, when he was informed that the British light horse were advancing.
From Noble Deeds of American Women With Biographical Sketches of Some of the More Prominent by J. (Jesse) Clement
When the scheme is in full working order this force will consist of twenty-three 4-battalion brigades of infantry, twenty-three regiments of light horse, fifty-six 4-gun batteries, and the necessary complement of engineers and administrative troops.
From The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 2 Amiel to Atrauli by Various
The cavalry consisted of the famous Hussars, or light horse, of which he may be said to have been the creator, and the heavily armed mounted musketeers on the Czech-German model.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 8 "Hudson River" to "Hurstmonceaux" by Various
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