Bathorse

/ˈbæθɔːrs/ noun

Definition

A horse that is prepared or groomed for bathing, or historically, a horse used for bathing or water-related transportation.

Etymology

English bath + horse. This appears to be a compound word from earlier English texts, though it's largely obsolete in modern usage.

Kelly Says

In medieval and Renaissance times, horses were carefully bathed and groomed as luxury practices for nobility, and special areas called bathorse stables existed at grand estates!

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