See Also: warhorse(dictionary)
warhorse(dictionary)

warhorse (iou)



warhorse noun. M17.
[from WAR noun1 + HORSE noun.]
A powerful horse ridden in war by a knight or trooper; a charger. Now Hist. M17.
A veteran soldier or politician. Also more widely, a veteran of any activity; a dependable or stalwart person. M19.
A tough or determined woman. E20.
A thing which is frequently used or very familiar; spec. a work of art, esp. music, which is frequently performed. M20.