WAR-HORSE


Meaning of WAR-HORSE in English

/wawr"hawrs'/ , n.

1. a horse used in war; charger.

2. Informal. a veteran, as a soldier or politician, of many struggles and conflicts.

3. a musical composition, play, etc., that has been seen, heard, or performed excessively.

[ 1645-55; WAR 1 + HORSE ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .