skewbald

American  

[skyoo-bawld] / ˈskyuˌbɔld /

adjective

1. (especially of horses) having patches of brown and white.

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noun

1. a skewbald horse or pony.

skewbald British  

/ ˈskjuːˌbɔːld /

adjective

1. marked or spotted in white and any colour except black

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noun

1. a horse with this marking

Etymology

Origin of skewbald

First recorded in 1645–55; skew + (pie)bald

Example Sentences

Piebald, skewbald or spavined, Britain's first national campaign in 3� years loped toward this week's Election Day with small enthusiasm.

From Time Magazine Archive

Sextus edged his horse a little closer to the skewbald and for more than a minute appeared to be studying Norbanus' face, the other grinning at him and making the stallion prance.

From Caesar Dies by Mundy, Talbot

Meanwhile the skewbald snuffed curiously at his new acquaintances as they stood planted on either side of him; while the ladies in the vehicle regarded the scene with an expression of terror.

From Dead Souls by Hogarth, D. J.

It's this cantankerous skewbald that started the tantrum.

From Horses Nine Stories of Harness and Saddle by Ford, Sewell

I first made Billy's acquaintance in the Row, where a capable groom was teaching him to ride a very small skewbald pony.

From The Delectable Duchy by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir

Related Words

• marbled
• streaked