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
Zagloba's fears increased, and in spite of Pan Yan's remonstrance that in no way could Volodyovski return yet from Volkovysk, Zagloba sent one hundred of Yakub Kmita's light horse for intelligence.
From The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. by Sienkiewicz, Henryk
He is more often called "Light Horse Harry Lee" from the fact that he commanded, during the Revolution, light horse cavalry.
From How Justice Grew: Virginia Counties, An Abstract of Their Formation by Hiden, Martha Woodroof
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
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