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steed Definition

steed (stēd)

noun

a horse, esp. a high-spirited riding horse: literary term

Etymology: ME stede < OE steda, stud horse, stallion < base of stod, stud

steed Synonyms

steed

n.

charger, warhorse, palfrey; see horse 1.

steed Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • choice: This is the 100th year of the Harley Davidson, the steed of choice for the classic biker pack.

Converse of object

  • ride: They can learn to ride steeds, master the art of thievery, acquire pets, clothing or tattoos, and more.
  • have: Mix also had a famous steed, Tony the Wonder Horse.
  • caparison: I should ride more joyously on the young camel than on the richly caparisoned steed.
  • trust: We're bonded now, as in a kindred breed, but I shall steer, whilst you're my trusted steed.

Adjective modifier

  • trusty: Classic Cars: Ford Mustang Ford's trusty steed took the world by storm in the 1960s.
  • noble: Therefore, one should control oneself, even as a trader controls a noble steed.
  • white: In films the brilliant hero, the victor or the innocent maiden is seen charging upon a white steed.
  • black: In a green and distant place on a ghostly black steed, he prances in golden armor, but sees his home in dreams.
  • new: On behalf of the Center I would like to congratulate you all on your new steeds.
  • good: Certainly, it has stood me in good steed in being able to explain technical ideas to people later in my career.

Noun used with modifier

  • replacement: There was machine trouble for Bjarne Pedersen prior to heat one, with his skipper Ryan Sullivan quick to bring out a replacement steed.
  • dragon: All life in the town and outlying forests has been stifled by the sudden raids of orcs on dragon steeds.
  • metal: In wonder, I ride my screeching metal steed, trying to accept the evidence of my senses.
steed Quotes

Proudly the note of the trumpet is sounding, Loudly the war-cries arise on the gale, Fleetly the steed by Loc Suilig is bounding To join the thick squadrons in Saimear's green vale. On, every mountaineer, Strangers to flight and fear: Rush to the standard of dauntless Red Hugh! Bonnought and gallowglass, Throng from each mountain-pass! On for old ErinöO'Donnell abu!

—McCann, M(ichael) J(oseph)

O, young Lochinvar is come out of the west, Through all the wide Border his steed was the best; And save his good broadsword he weapon had none, He rode all unarmed, and he rode all alone. So faithful in love, and so dauntless in war, There never was knight like the young Lochinvar.

—Scott, Sir Walter

Once more upon the waters! yet once more! And the waves bound beneath me as a steed That knows his rider.

—Rochdale