shire horse

noun

1. a large heavy breed of carthorse with long hair on the fetlocks Often shortened toshire

Word History and Origins

Origin of shire horse¹

C19: so called because the breed was originally reared in the Shires. See shire ¹

Example Sentences

In 1878 the Shire Horse Society was established to improve the breed, and distribute sound and healthy sires through the country.

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A good type of Shire horse combines symmetrical outlines and bold, free action.

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The magnificent Shire horse of England is unknown and probably impossible in India.

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