horsely

English

Etymology

From Middle English horsly, equivalent to horse +‎ -ly.

Adjective

horsely (comparative horselier or more horsely, superlative horseliest or most horsely)

  1. Pertaining to or relating to horses; horse-like; equine.
    • 2011, K. M. Grant, Belle's Song:
      “The best I can say is that it was a very horsely horse. [...]"
  2. (rare) Having the qualities most approved in a horse.

Derived terms

Adverb

horsely (comparative horselier or more horsely, superlative horseliest or most horsely)

  1. (rare) In the manner of a good horse.

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