war-horse

war-horse

[wawr-hawrs]
noun
1.
a horse used in war; charger.
2.
Informal. a veteran, as a soldier or politician, of many struggles and conflicts.
3.
a musical composition, play, etc., that has been seen, heard, or performed excessively.

Origin:
1645–55; war1 + horse

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