stud horse

noun

variants or studhorse
plural stud horses or studhorses
: a stallion kept especially for breeding

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stud horse was before the 12th century

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“Stud horse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stud%20horse. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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