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steed
(stēd)n.
1. A horse, especially a spirited one.
2. An animal used for riding: the use of camels as steeds.
3. Informal A vehicle, especially one that is ridden astride such as a bicycle or motorcycle.
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steed
(stiːd)n
(Animals) archaic or literary a horse, esp one that is spirited or swift
[Old English stēda stallion; related to German Stute female horse; see stud2]
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steed
(stid)n.
a horse, esp. a high-spirited one.
[before 900; Middle English stēde, Old English stēda stallion; akin to stōd stud2]
steed′like`, adj.
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Noun | 1. | steed - (literary) a spirited horse for state or war warhorse - horse used in war literature - creative writing of recognized artistic value |
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Translations
جَواد
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ganger
fákur
zirgs
tátoš
binek atı
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steed
n (liter) → Ross nt
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steed
(stiːd) noun an old word for a horse for riding.
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