coach horse
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of coach horse
First recorded in 1580–90
Example Sentences
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One of Lyte’s black coach horses was tied in the stable yard.
From Literature
Agricultural horses of good quality are bred in the north, and saddle and coach horses may be met with at the fairs.
From Project Gutenberg
She still kept in the Arms stable a pair of thoroughbred coach horses for her own use.
From Project Gutenberg
Ventry had taken off his hat and scratched his grizzled thatch when he saw a young, baldy-faced gelding in the paddock with the other coach horses that evening.
From Project Gutenberg
Also on the list is the devil’s coach horse.
From BBC
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