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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; war 1 + horse
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war·horse also war-horse   (wôr'hôrs')   
n.  
  1. A horse used in combat; a charger.

  2. Informal One who has been through many battles, struggles, or fights.

  3. Informal A musical or dramatic work that has been performed so often that it has become widely familiar.

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