Antonyms for warhorse

Grammar : Adj, noun

Spell : wawr-hawrs

Phonetic Transcription : ˈwɔrˌhɔrs

Definition of warhorse

Origin : 1650s, "powerful horse ridden into war," from war + horse (n.). Figurative sense of "seasoned veteran" of anything is attested from 1837. In reference to women perceived as tough, by 1921.

As in qualified : adj able, skillful
As in old hand : noun experienced person
As in old-timer : noun elderly person
As in veteran : noun person with much experience; particularly in war

Example sentences :

That act of justice ended, Henry mounted his warhorse and rode in at the gates.
Extract from : « The Caged Lion » by Charlotte M. Yonge

The flash of a fork appeals to him like the sound of a trumpet to the warhorse.
Extract from : « Windfalls » by (AKA Alpha of the Plough) Alfred George Gardiner

They formed together on the shore, each armed upon his warhorse.
Extract from : « The Chronicle of the Norman Conquest » by Master Wace

For was not Oliver, the earl's noble Spanish warhorse, in the castle?
Extract from : « The Siege of Norwich Castle » by Matilda Maria Blake

This was for the heroic Mother Duchesne like the blast of a trumpet for a warhorse.
Extract from : « Venerable Philippine Duchesne » by G. E. M.

William sat on his warhorse, and called out Rogier, whom they call de Montgomeri.
Extract from : « The Chronicle of the Norman Conquest » by Master Wace

Peoples come miles ter see Ranger fight; he wuz a Warhorse Game.
Extract from : « Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves » by Work Projects Administration

And near her was a knight upon a warhorse of large size, with heavy and bright armour both upon himself and upon his horse.
Extract from : « The Mabinogion » by Lady Charlotte Guest

A Dog of Knowledge has free utterance; but the Warhorse is almost mute, very far from free!
Extract from : « Past and Present » by Thomas Carlyle

The old Garibaldian threw up his head like a warhorse at the call of battle, and his rickety limbs were going towards the door.
Extract from : « The Eternal City » by Hall Caine

Synonyms for warhorse

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