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warhorse in French

warhorse in French is destrier — warhorse means any horse used in horse-cavalry, but especially one bearing an armoured knight.

warhorse in French

destrier
noun
(historical, military) Any horse used in horse-cavalry, but especially one bearing an armoured knight.

What does "warhorse" mean?

  1. noun Any horse used in horse-cavalry, but especially one bearing an armoured knight.
  2. noun An experienced person who has been through many battles, situations or contests; someone who has given long service.
  3. noun A regularly revived theatrical or musical work, as with Hamlet or a Beethoven symphony, or as excerpts thereto. May imply that the work in question has become hackneyed.
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What is "warhorse" in French?

"warhorse" in French is destrier. warhorse means: Any horse used in horse-cavalry, but especially one bearing an armoured knight.

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