whicker

American  

[hwik-er, wik-] / ˈʰwɪk ər, ˈwɪk- /

verb (used without object)

1. to whinny; neigh.

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noun

1. a whinny; neigh.

whicker British  

/ ˈwɪkə /

verb

1. (intr) (of a horse) to whinny or neigh; nicker

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Etymology

Origin of whicker

1650–60; whick- (compare Old English hwicung squeaking, said of mice) + -er ⁶; akin to German wiehern to neigh

Example Sentences

But the cinemadaptation of Joyce Cary's magnificent novel of rant does not come straight from, seems rather to whicker out of the side of The Horse's Mouth.

From Time Magazine Archive

But the cinemadaption of Joyce Gary's magnificent novel of rant does not come straight from, seems rather to whicker out of the side of, the horse's mouth.

From Time Magazine Archive

He heard shouts, the clatter of spears, the whicker of horses, though nothing yet that spoke to him of fighting.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

The dragon was a mile off, and yet the scout stood frozen until his stallion began to whicker in fear.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

She heard the whicker of horses, Shadd complaining of stiffness in his back, Ser Wendel calling for his bow.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin