steed

[ steed ]

noun

1. a horse, especially a high-spirited one.

steed

/ stiːd /

noun

1. archaic.
   a horse, esp one that is spirited or swift

Other Words From

• steedlike adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of steed¹

before 900; Middle English stēde, Old English stēda stallion; akin to stōd stud ²; compare German Stute

Word History and Origins

Origin of steed¹

Old English stēda stallion; related to German Stute female horse; see stud ²

Example Sentences

After testing a half dozen competitors, including the Cannondale Topstone, Giant Revolt, Salsa Warbird, and Trek Checkpoint, over the course of the spring and summer, the Diverge is my preferred steed.

From Outside Online

Almost immediately after mounting my trusty steed, I was ready to end my pony ride.

From The Daily Beast

After he went public, Steed was the target of ridicule and gossip and even received hate mail.

From The Daily Beast

As Steed told the paper in 2005, “I felt like I was the one who got in trouble.”

From The Daily Beast

By speaking out, Steed saved an unknown number of boys from sexual abuse.

From The Daily Beast

The cover features two different pictures of her floating alongside a fiery white steed.

From The Daily Beast

“Steed”—Jefferson rode on horseback to the Capitol to take his oath of office as President.

From Project Gutenberg

She ordered a steed to be saddled and followed by her squire, Francoeur, she rode to the castle of Clarides.

From Project Gutenberg

And striking spurs to his steed he charged furiously upon Sir Edward Bruce's division, but was quickly borne down and slain.

From Project Gutenberg

The fight lasts for three days, and he appears each day in a different dress, and mounted on a different steed.

From Project Gutenberg

The procession, preceded by Bob on his feathered steed, passed through a chasm overgrown with brambles.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• colt
• filly
• mare
• stallion