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horse
Definitions
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noun
A
large
,
solid-hoofed
,
herbivorous
quadruped
,
domesticated
since
prehistoric
times
and
used
as
a
beast
of
burden
,
a
draft
animal
,
or
for
riding
.
The
horse
galloped
across
the
field
with
grace
.
She
learned
to
ride
a
horse
when
she
was
a
child
.
The
farmer
used
a
horse
to
plow
the
fields
.
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Language
Old English
Original word
hors
Originally meant
horse
Background
The word 'horse' comes from the Old English 'hors', which has been used in the English language since before the 12th century. Horses have been important to human societies for transportation, work, and companionship.