Dictionary Definition
steed n : (literary) a spirited horse for state
or war
User Contributed Dictionary
English
Etymology
Old English steda, ‘stallion’, ‘stud’Pronunciation
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- Rhymes: -iːd
Noun
- A stallion,
especially in the sense of mount.
- The studded bridle on a ragged bough
- Nimbly she fastens: -- O, how quick is love! --
- The steed is stalled up, and even now
- To tie the rider she begins to prove:
- Backward she push'd him, as she would be thrust,
- And govern'd him in strength, though not in lust.'' — Shakespeare, "Venus and Adonis".
- Nimbly she fastens: -- O, how quick is love! --
- The studded bridle on a ragged bough
Translations
- Finnish: ratsu
- Hebrew: פּרשׁ
- Hungarian: paripa
- German: Ross (see also Stute )
- Old English: wicg
- Polish: rumak
- Spanish: corcel
See also
Extensive Definition
Steed may refer to:
- A riding animal, a mount
People with the surname Steed:
- Jake Steed, American porn star
- John Steed, fictional character from The Avengers
- Maggie Steed, British actress
- Paul Steed, American video game artist
- Wickham Steed, British journalist
People with the given name Steed:
- Steed Malbranque, French footballer
See also
- Steed Records, a record label
- Stead