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horsiness|ˈhɔːsɪnɪs|
[f. horsy a. + -ness.]
The quality of being horsy, esp. in sense 2.
1864Daily Tel. 19 July, There is no keeping clear of ‘horsiness’ and the horsey. 1875Tennyson Q. Mary iii. v, It shall be all my study for one hour To rose and lavender my horsiness, Before I dare to glance upon your Grace. 1882M. E. Braddon Mt. Royal III. vi. 117 The St. Aubyn girls..finding him a kindred spirit in horseyness and doggyness, took him at once into their confidence. |