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horseflesh [ˈhɔːsˌflɛʃ] n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) horses collectively 2. (Cookery) the flesh of a horse, esp edible horse meat ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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In and out, in and out we went, as fast as horseflesh could do it, and for a wonder had a good clear time on London Bridge, for there was a whole train of cabs and carriages all going our way at a quick trot, perhaps wanting to catch that very train. The uncharitable were apt to surmise that he had, in the interim, been well used up in a buffalo hunt; but those accustomed to Indian morality in the matter of horseflesh, considered it a singular evidence of honesty that he should be brought back at all. Best piece of horseflesh I ever straddled, and I've seen a few in my time. |
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