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Shire horse

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Shire horse
n.
A large powerful draft horse of a breed originating in central England, having long hair that grows from the knee and hock.
shire horse
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Breeds) a large heavy breed of carthorse with long hair on the fetlocks Often shortened to shire
[so called because the breed was originally reared in the Shires. See shire1]
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Noun1.Shire horse - British breed of large heavy draft horseshire horse - British breed of large heavy draft horse
shire
draft horse, draught horse, dray horse - horse adapted for drawing heavy loads
Translations
shire horse
n → Zugpferd nt
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Sheepdog and shire horse displays, ferret racing, falconry, dog shows, chainsaw wood carving and helicopter flights over Southport were enjoyed by people who flocked to Stanley Sports College, in Marshside.
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Shire horse racing is the latest hot sport to hit the west country and the Cullompton 125 takes place next week.
The battle of the Shires is on by The Mirror (London, England)
Derek Hallwood, chairman of the North Wales Shire Horse Society (NWSHS), said the breed's future prospects rested on the ability to find new roles for the horses.
We must save majestic beasts by Daily Post (Liverpool, England)
 
 
 
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