white horse
Americannoun
noun
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the outline of a horse carved into the side of a chalk hill, usually dating to the Neolithic, Bronze, or Iron Ages, such as that at Uffington, Berkshire
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(usually plural) a wave with a white broken crest
Etymology
Origin of white horse
First recorded in 1640–50
Example Sentences
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The four white horses galloped at a good clip, and Aunt Kitty kept her voice low, so I did not worry that our driver could hear us.
From Literature
A police investigation has begun after a historic white horse carved into a Wiltshire hillside was temporarily turned into an England flag.
From BBC
A white horse carved into a hillside is being checked for damage after it was temporarily turned into a St George's flag.
From BBC
There were thousands of roses, presidential suites in impossibly picturesque hotels, a white horse as a Christmas gift.
From Los Angeles Times
In the video, Beyoncé's firmly sits on a white horse, waving a large American flag in her hands.
From Salon
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