Main Entry: ¹stud

Pronunciation: \ˈstəd\

Function: noun

Usage: often attributive

Etymology: Middle English stod, from Old English stōd; akin to Old Church Slavic stado flock and probably to Old High German stān to stand — more at stand

Date: before 12th century

1 a : a group of animals and especially horses kept primarily for breeding b : a place (as a farm) where a stud is kept
2 : studhorse; broadly : a male animal kept for breeding
3 a : a young man : guy; especially : one who is virile and promiscuous b : a tough person c : hunk 2

— at stud : for breeding as a stud <retired racehorses at stud>