a horse, especially a large, strong one used for riding or battle.
From Old English 'steda,' related to Old High German 'stud' meaning 'stud horse.' Possibly connected to a root meaning 'to stand.' Used in English since before 1000 CE.
Steed is a poetic word we mostly see in fantasy and historical fiction now, but it's one of the oldest horse words in English—before horses became common, the word for a good horse was precious enough to have its own name!
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