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
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
According to the statements of the light horse, Boguslav's scouts had reached Drohichyn; it was evident therefore that Boguslav had determined to withdraw.
From The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. by Sienkiewicz, Henryk
They are a body of the light horse of the guard of the Queen-mother.
From Henry of Guise; (Vol. II of 3) or, The States of Blois by James, G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford)
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