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horsed, ppl. a.|hɔːst|
[f. horse v. + -ed1.]
1. Mounted on horseback.
c1400Destr. Troy 6470 All horset but he. c1470Henry Wallace v. 795 Horssyt archaris schot fast. a1533Ld. Berners Huon lviii. 197 Then Gerames yssued out clene armed, well horsed. 1612Rowlands More Knaves Yet 42 The seauen deadly Sins all Horst and riding to Hell. 1807Wordsw. White Doe ii. 82 All horsed and harnessed with him to ride. 1865Kingsley Herew. vii, Footpad-churls..who fancy they can face horsed knights.
b. Furnished with or drawn by a horse.
1884Times (weekly ed.) 19 Sept. 5/2 A number of well-horsed cars. 1898Daily News 27 July 2/5 A horsed ambulance was speedily brought to the court.
2. Propped, supported.
1745tr. Columellas Husb. v. iv, Those which leaning upon props are placed upon single frames. These the peasants call under-propped or horsed vines.
3. Of a mare: Covered by a horse.
c1420Pallad. on Husb. i. 984 An horsid asse or mare. |