Definition of horse

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Horse (n.) A mass of earthy matter, or rock of the same character as the wall rock, occurring in the course of a vein, as of coal or ore; hence, to take horse -- said of a vein -- is to divide into branches for a distance..

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Spurgall :: Spur (v. i.) To spur on one' horse; to travel with great expedition; to hasten; hence, to press forward in any pursuit..
Nitter :: Nitter (n.) The horselouse; an insect that deposits nits on horses.
Horse-radish :: Horse-radish (n.) A plant of the genus Nasturtium (N. Armoracia), allied to scurvy grass, having a root of a pungent taste, much used, when grated, as a condiment and in medicine..
Horse :: Horse (v. i.) To get on horseback.
Roach-backed :: Roach-backed (a.) Having a back like that of roach; -- said of a horse whose back a convex instead of a concave curve.
Glandered :: Glandered (a.) Affected with glanders; as, a glandered horse..
Sumpter :: Sumpter (n.) The driver of a pack horse.
Load :: Load (v. t.) To lay a load or burden on or in, as on a horse or in a cart; to charge with a load, as a gun; to furnish with a lading or cargo, as a ship; hence, to add weight to, so as to oppress or embarrass; to heap upon..
Farcy :: Farcy (n.) A contagious disease of horses, associated with painful ulcerating enlargements, esp. upon the head and limbs. It is of the same nature as glanders, and is often fatal. Called also farcin, and farcimen..
Lather :: Lather (v. i.) To form lather, or a froth like lather; to accumulate foam from profuse sweating, as a horse..
Armature :: Armature (n.) A piece of soft iron used to connect the two poles of a magnet, or electro-magnet, in order to complete the circuit, or to receive and apply the magnetic force. In the ordinary horseshoe magnet, it serves to prevent the dissipation of the magnetic force..
Dappled :: Dappled (a.) Marked with spots of different shades of color; spotted; variegated; as, a dapple horse..
Equisetaceous :: Equisetaceous (a.) Belonging to the Equisetaceae, or Horsetail family..
Cockhorse :: Cockhorse (n.) A child's rocking-horse.
Run :: Run (v. t.) To cause to run (in the various senses of Run, v. i.); as, to run a horse; to run a stage; to run a machine; to run a rope through a block..
Beam :: Beam (n.) The main part of a plow, to which the handles and colter are secured, and to the end of which are attached the oxen or horses that draw it..
Pad :: Pad (n.) A stuffed guard or protection; esp., one worn on the legs of horses to prevent bruising..
Dock :: Dock (n.) A case of leather to cover the clipped or cut tail of a horse.
Post :: Post (v. i.) To travel with post horses; figuratively, to travel in haste..
Wagon :: Wagon (n.) A wheeled carriage; a vehicle on four wheels, and usually drawn by horses; especially, one used for carrying freight or merchandise..
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