— horsiness , n.
/hawr"see/ , adj., horsier, horsiest .
1. of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a horse.
2. dealing with or interested in horses, horseback riding, fox hunting, horse racing, etc.: the horsy set in local society.
3. rather heavy and awkward in general appearance or facial structure: That heavy coat makes you look horsy.
Also, horsey .
[ 1585-95; HORSE + -Y 1 ]