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shire horse
noun
- a large heavy breed of carthorse with long hair on the fetlocks Often shortened toshire
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Word History and Origins
Origin of shire horse1
C19: so called because the breed was originally reared in the Shires. See shire 1
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Example Sentences
In 1878 the Shire Horse Society was established to improve the breed, and distribute sound and healthy sires through the country.
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A good type of Shire horse combines symmetrical outlines and bold, free action.
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The magnificent Shire horse of England is unknown and probably impossible in India.
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