2. Verb. (third-person singular of horse) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Horses
1. horse [v] - See also: horse
Medical Definition of Horses
1. Large, hoofed mammals of the family equidae. Horses are active day and night with most of the day spent seeking and consuming food. Feeding peaks occur in the early morning and late afternoon, and there are several daily periods of rest. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Horses
Literary usage of Horses
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Annual Report by Illinois Farmers' Institute (1908)
"I think it is not fair to compare the number of horses in one state with that
... The only state in the Union that has a larger number of horses and mules ..."
2. Annual Report by Illinois Farmers' Institute (1898)
"Of course, the only kind of horses that brought high prices at these sales were
the very highest grade of horses, and they are the ones we should raise. ..."
3. Annual Report by Illinois Farmers' Institute (1896)
"It must be remembered that in breeding strictly draft horses, some will not grow
large enough for a draft horse and still will be good active horses, ..."
4. The Voyage of the Beagle by Charles Darwin (1909)
"CHAPTER VI BAHIA BLANCA TO BUENOS AYRES Set out for Buenos Ayres—Rio Sauce—Sierra
Ventana—Third Posta— Driving horses—Bolas—Partridges and Foxes—-Features ..."
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