warhorse
3 synonyms for warhorse, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Any horse used in horse-cavalry, but especially one bearing an armoured knight.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
oldtimer
stager
Etymology
From war + horse.
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