four-in-hand

[fawr-in-hand, fohr-]

four-in-hand

[fawr-in-hand, fohr-]
noun
1.
a long necktie to be tied in a slipknot with the ends left hanging.
2.
a vehicle drawn by four horses and driven by one person.
3.
a team of four horses.
adjective
4.
of or pertaining to a four-in-hand.

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Four-in-hand is always a great word to know.
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the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.

Origin:
1785–95
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four-in-hand
 
n
1.  Also called: tally-ho a road vehicle drawn by four horses and driven by one driver
2.  a four-horse team in a coach or carriage
3.  a long narrow tie formerly worn tied in a flat slipknot with the ends dangling

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