shire horse
noun
a large heavy breed of carthorse with long hair on the fetlocks: Often shortened to: shire
Origin of shire horse
1C19: so called because the breed was originally reared in the Shires. See shire 1
Words Nearby shire horse
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How to use shire horse in a sentence
In 1878 the shire horse Society was established to improve the breed, and distribute sound and healthy sires through the country.
A Short History of English Agriculture | W. H. R. CurtlerA good type of shire horse combines symmetrical outlines and bold, free action.
The magnificent shire horse of England is unknown and probably impossible in India.
Beast and Man in India | John Lockwood Kipling
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