noun
steed
steed
noun
1
A horse, especially a spirited one used for riding, often in literary or poetic contexts.
"The knight mounted his steed and rode off toward the castle."
How to Use Steed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA poetic or old-fashioned word for a horse.
When to use it
Mostly used in literary, historical, or humorous contexts rather than everyday speech.
Word Forms
steeds plural, Steeds plural
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Etymology
From Old English steda, "stallion" — related to a Germanic root meaning "herd of horses."