warhorsen.

Brit.

/ˈwɔːhɔːs/, U.S.

/ˈwɔrˌhɔrs/

Forms: see war n.¹ and horse n.

Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: war n.¹, horse n.

Etymology: < war n.¹ + horse n.

1. A powerful horse ridden in battle by a knight, cavalry officer, etc.; a charger. Now historical.

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the world > animals > mammals > group Ungulata (hoofed) > family Equidae (general equines) > horse defined by purpose used for > [noun] > used in war or charger

courserc1300

destrierc1300

high horsec1380

courierc1400

light horse?1473

stirring horse1477

horse of service1577

warhorse1586

trooper1640

dragooner1642

charging-horse1695

troop-gelding1702

charger1762

war-steed1776

troop-horse1859

1586 Praise of Musicke iii. 46 The warhorse is so inflamed w^t the sound of the trumpet, that he cannot keepe his standing, but maketh an open way to his rider, through the midst of his thickest enimies.

1645 L. Sarson Anal. I. Timoth. I. 15 4 The war-horse rusheth upon the pikes, upon destruction.

1688 R. Holme Acad. Armory ii. 150/2 Warr Horses, such as are trained and brought up not..to run back at the rattling of Drums, [etc.].

1709 R. Steele Tatler No. 61. ⁋6 A War-Horse belonging to one of the Colonels of the Artillery, to be Let or Sold.

1791 ‘T. Newte’ Prospects & Observ. Tour 275 A certain species of this wind music..rouzes the native Highlander in the same way that the sound of the trumpet does the war-horse.

1815 W. Scott Lord of Isles i. xv. 22 So fumes the war-horse in his might, That field-ward bears some valiant knight.

1851 D. Jerrold St. Giles & St. James (new ed.) xx, in Writings I. 208 The old war-horse pricks his ears at the murderous music of the trumpet.

1883 J. Parker Apostolic Life II. 174 The war-horse will paw when he can no longer stand.

1916 Daily Colonist (Victoria, Brit. Columbia) 2 July 15/5 The iron-shod war horse of former days has evolved into the padded wheel motor car, motor truck, and motor cycle of 1916.

1976 K. Reddick Horses 68 The Holstein was originally developed as a warhorse in the marshlands bordering the Elbe River.

2007 Backwoods Home May 23/3 Among Europeans of the Middle Ages the preferred warhorses were those that could readily carry fully-armored knights.

2. colloquial (originally U.S.). Chiefly with old (also ageing, venerable, etc.).

a. A veteran of many military or political campaigns, or (later) sporting contests; an experienced and dependable soldier, politician, or player. Also: an experienced former soldier. Cf. old soldier n. 1.

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society > armed hostility > warrior > soldier > soldier by type of service > [noun] > veteran soldier

veteran?1504

man of service1553

campaigner1771

old moustache1828

warhorse1836

vet1848

Old Bill1915

old sweat1919

retread1941

grognard1959

society > leisure > the arts > performance arts > performer > [noun] > types of performer

pantomimus1589

amateur1757

figure1767

feature1801

débutant1824

warhorse1836

moke1890

trouper1890

chair-warmer1909

act1919

single1923

single act1952

warm-up man1959

warmer-up1960

the world > action or operation > behaviour > customary or habitual mode of behaviour > [noun] > accustomedness > familiarity with a thing > one who has long experience

veteran1565

old stager1570

old, ancient, or long stander1590

stager1664

old soldier1722

old hand1764

warhorse1836

1836 U.S. Tel. (Washington, D.C.) 20 Aug. Burr reached the Vice-Presidency on the popularity of Mr. Jefferson. Van Buren on the strength of the Old War Horse of Orleans.

1867 A. D. Richardson Beyond Mississippi 151 That old war horse..threw off the black shaggy bearskin overcoat which he invariably wore.

1882 Bangor (Maine) Daily Whig & Courier 10 Jan. The old Democratic war-horses of his Ohio constituency.

1886 Washington Post 10 Oct. 2/5 You have clenched the pennant in great style. Knew we could depend on the old warhorses in a pinch.

1902 Daily Chron. 26 Apr. 5/1 That old political war-horse..Sir George Dibbs.

1920 S. Lewis Main St. xxix. 344 They do kid me about not being in the army—especially the old warhorses, the old men that aren't going themselves.

1972 Sports Immortals 126/1 It was a familiar tale of boxing, the up-and-coming youngster being thrown in against the aging warhorse.

1996 Independent 5 Mar. 11/2 These two seasoned old warhorses, veterans of Franco's jails.

2006 N.Z. Herald (Nexis) 7 July In their old warhorses Steve Price and Ruben Wiki, the Warriors can boast two of the best front rowers in the game.

b. A person who is very experienced in a role, position, or activity; (originally) spec. an experienced stage actor. Cf. old soldier n. 1b, old stager at stager n. 1a.

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1845 N.Y. Herald 25 June On Wednesday evening the old 'war horse' of the drama, William Dinneford, takes his benefit at the Bowery Theatre.

1910 National Police Gaz. (U.S.) 16 July 3/1 She mixed with a lot of old war-horses and really thought she was an actress.

1933 S. Lewis Ann Vickers xi. 128 If she had been nervous behind the scenes, this old war-horse, this professional who had played her Lady Macbeth to much worse houses, did not seem nervous now.

1942 R. L. Haig-Brown Timber xiii. 173 Listen to the old warhorse talk, would you? You'll have to make up for me on the young and fresh angle, honey, and I'll show you ways.

1974 N.Y. Times 21 Jan. 43/2 Both correspondents are interested in the fate of an old and venerable warhorse named Walter Cronkite.

1998 N. McGaughey Corpse by Any Other Name ix. 87 He might even pay a little more attention to an old warhorse like me than to a young stallion like you.

c. A tough or determined, usually older, woman.

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the mind > will > decision > resolution or determination > [noun] > resolute or determined person > woman

warhorse1850

1850 W. M. Thackeray Pendennis II. viii. 90 She was an old war-horse, and would have liked, at the trumpet's sound, to have entered the arena herself.

1898 Morning Oregonian (Portland, Oregon) 1 May 19/2 She knows it all... She's an old warhorse, is your mother.

1921 R. Fry Let. 13 Oct. (1972) II. 514 This excessively repulsive and brick-red old war horse.

1959 A. Christie Cat among Pigeons v. 67 A sharp old war-horse, called Miss Chadwick, keeps a wary eye on me.

2006 Loaded Dec. 77/3 The old war-horse finally quit the gaspers at 117 but only because she was as blind as a bat and couldn't light up.

d. A play, song, piece of music, etc., which is frequently performed and has become very familiar, and (typically) enduringly popular. Also more generally: anything which is very familiar.

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the world > action or operation > behaviour > customary or habitual mode of behaviour > [noun] > accustomedness > familiarity with a thing > something very frequently used or familiar

institution1839

warhorse1860

part of the furniture1910

golden oldie1960

1860 N.Y. Times 4 July 1/3 He too has brushed up one of his old war horses, and ‘Pocahontas’ has at least the advantage of nationality over the ‘Relief of Lucknow.’

1898 Observer 2 Oct. 6/4 Last night he sang two of his old ‘war-horses,’ ‘Tom Bowling’ and ‘The MacGregor's Gathering,’ bringing tears to many eyes.

1935 Down Beat Aug. 8/2 Benny's band absolutely refuses to play Tiger Rag, St. Louis Blues, Nobody's Sweetheart, Chinaboy, and the other warhorses.

1952 Mind 61 495 These verbs..are important because they include such philosophical war-horses as know, believe and deduce.

1958 J. Flanner in New Yorker 27 Sept. 96/2 ‘Ben Hur’—the old theatrical war horse that has had Ben running..since..1899.

1997 Trav. & Leisure Feb. 74/2 His menu strikes a nice balance between traditional warhorses (shrimp cocktail, onion soup) and lighter city fare, such as portobello bruschetta.

e. A reliable and much-used tool, device, piece of equipment, etc.

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1906 Motor-Car Jrnl. 18 Aug. 531/2 I..do not think I should have another Wolseley, as my old ‘Warhorse’ is somewhat noisy.

1976 C. Bonington Everest Hard Way 225 That old war horse the ST [camera] behaved impeccably.

2004 D. Tremayne Donald Campbell (2005) i. 26 With a more powerful engine he believed that the old warhorse had one last great run in it.

2007 D. B. Sherlock in W. F. Bluhm Group Insurance (ed. 5) xliii. 902 The venerable warhorse known as the Dupont Formula is a convenient way of understanding the factors of a business that contribute to its growth.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2014; most recently modified version published online June 2022).

单词	warhorse
释义	warhorsen. Brit. /ˈwɔːhɔːs/, U.S. /ˈwɔrˌhɔrs/ Forms: see war n.¹ and horse n. Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: war n.¹, horse n. Etymology: < war n.¹ + horse n. 1. A powerful horse ridden in battle by a knight, cavalry officer, etc.; a charger. Now historical. ΘΚΠ the world > animals > mammals > group Ungulata (hoofed) > family Equidae (general equines) > horse defined by purpose used for > [noun] > used in war or charger courserc1300 destrierc1300 high horsec1380 courierc1400 light horse?1473 stirring horse1477 horse of service1577 warhorse1586 trooper1640 dragooner1642 charging-horse1695 troop-gelding1702 charger1762 war-steed1776 troop-horse1859 1586 Praise of Musicke iii. 46 The warhorse is so inflamed w^t the sound of the trumpet, that he cannot keepe his standing, but maketh an open way to his rider, through the midst of his thickest enimies. 1645 L. Sarson Anal. I. Timoth. I. 15 4 The war-horse rusheth upon the pikes, upon destruction. 1688 R. Holme Acad. Armory ii. 150/2 Warr Horses, such as are trained and brought up not..to run back at the rattling of Drums, [etc.]. 1709 R. Steele Tatler No. 61. ⁋6 A War-Horse belonging to one of the Colonels of the Artillery, to be Let or Sold. 1791 ‘T. Newte’ Prospects & Observ. Tour 275 A certain species of this wind music..rouzes the native Highlander in the same way that the sound of the trumpet does the war-horse. 1815 W. Scott Lord of Isles i. xv. 22 So fumes the war-horse in his might, That field-ward bears some valiant knight. 1851 D. Jerrold St. Giles & St. James (new ed.) xx, in Writings I. 208 The old war-horse pricks his ears at the murderous music of the trumpet. 1883 J. Parker Apostolic Life II. 174 The war-horse will paw when he can no longer stand. 1916 Daily Colonist (Victoria, Brit. Columbia) 2 July 15/5 The iron-shod war horse of former days has evolved into the padded wheel motor car, motor truck, and motor cycle of 1916. 1976 K. Reddick Horses 68 The Holstein was originally developed as a warhorse in the marshlands bordering the Elbe River. 2007 Backwoods Home May 23/3 Among Europeans of the Middle Ages the preferred warhorses were those that could readily carry fully-armored knights. 2. colloquial (originally U.S.). Chiefly with old (also ageing, venerable, etc.). a. A veteran of many military or political campaigns, or (later) sporting contests; an experienced and dependable soldier, politician, or player. Also: an experienced former soldier. Cf. old soldier n. 1. ΘΚΠ society > armed hostility > warrior > soldier > soldier by type of service > [noun] > veteran soldier veteran?1504 man of service1553 campaigner1771 old moustache1828 warhorse1836 vet1848 Old Bill1915 old sweat1919 retread1941 grognard1959 society > leisure > the arts > performance arts > performer > [noun] > types of performer pantomimus1589 amateur1757 figure1767 feature1801 débutant1824 warhorse1836 moke1890 trouper1890 chair-warmer1909 act1919 single1923 single act1952 warm-up man1959 warmer-up1960 the world > action or operation > behaviour > customary or habitual mode of behaviour > [noun] > accustomedness > familiarity with a thing > one who has long experience veteran1565 old stager1570 old, ancient, or long stander1590 stager1664 old soldier1722 old hand1764 warhorse1836 1836 U.S. Tel. (Washington, D.C.) 20 Aug. Burr reached the Vice-Presidency on the popularity of Mr. Jefferson. Van Buren on the strength of the Old War Horse of Orleans. 1867 A. D. Richardson Beyond Mississippi 151 That old war horse..threw off the black shaggy bearskin overcoat which he invariably wore. 1882 Bangor (Maine) Daily Whig & Courier 10 Jan. The old Democratic war-horses of his Ohio constituency. 1886 Washington Post 10 Oct. 2/5 You have clenched the pennant in great style. Knew we could depend on the old warhorses in a pinch. 1902 Daily Chron. 26 Apr. 5/1 That old political war-horse..Sir George Dibbs. 1920 S. Lewis Main St. xxix. 344 They do kid me about not being in the army—especially the old warhorses, the old men that aren't going themselves. 1972 Sports Immortals 126/1 It was a familiar tale of boxing, the up-and-coming youngster being thrown in against the aging warhorse. 1996 Independent 5 Mar. 11/2 These two seasoned old warhorses, veterans of Franco's jails. 2006 N.Z. Herald (Nexis) 7 July In their old warhorses Steve Price and Ruben Wiki, the Warriors can boast two of the best front rowers in the game. b. A person who is very experienced in a role, position, or activity; (originally) spec. an experienced stage actor. Cf. old soldier n. 1b, old stager at stager n. 1a. ΚΠ 1845 N.Y. Herald 25 June On Wednesday evening the old 'war horse' of the drama, William Dinneford, takes his benefit at the Bowery Theatre. 1910 National Police Gaz. (U.S.) 16 July 3/1 She mixed with a lot of old war-horses and really thought she was an actress. 1933 S. Lewis Ann Vickers xi. 128 If she had been nervous behind the scenes, this old war-horse, this professional who had played her Lady Macbeth to much worse houses, did not seem nervous now. 1942 R. L. Haig-Brown Timber xiii. 173 Listen to the old warhorse talk, would you? You'll have to make up for me on the young and fresh angle, honey, and I'll show you ways. 1974 N.Y. Times 21 Jan. 43/2 Both correspondents are interested in the fate of an old and venerable warhorse named Walter Cronkite. 1998 N. McGaughey Corpse by Any Other Name ix. 87 He might even pay a little more attention to an old warhorse like me than to a young stallion like you. c. A tough or determined, usually older, woman. ΘΚΠ the mind > will > decision > resolution or determination > [noun] > resolute or determined person > woman warhorse1850 1850 W. M. Thackeray Pendennis II. viii. 90 She was an old war-horse, and would have liked, at the trumpet's sound, to have entered the arena herself. 1898 Morning Oregonian (Portland, Oregon) 1 May 19/2 She knows it all... She's an old warhorse, is your mother. 1921 R. Fry Let. 13 Oct. (1972) II. 514 This excessively repulsive and brick-red old war horse. 1959 A. Christie Cat among Pigeons v. 67 A sharp old war-horse, called Miss Chadwick, keeps a wary eye on me. 2006 Loaded Dec. 77/3 The old war-horse finally quit the gaspers at 117 but only because she was as blind as a bat and couldn't light up. d. A play, song, piece of music, etc., which is frequently performed and has become very familiar, and (typically) enduringly popular. Also more generally: anything which is very familiar. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > behaviour > customary or habitual mode of behaviour > [noun] > accustomedness > familiarity with a thing > something very frequently used or familiar institution1839 warhorse1860 part of the furniture1910 golden oldie1960 1860 N.Y. Times 4 July 1/3 He too has brushed up one of his old war horses, and ‘Pocahontas’ has at least the advantage of nationality over the ‘Relief of Lucknow.’ 1898 Observer 2 Oct. 6/4 Last night he sang two of his old ‘war-horses,’ ‘Tom Bowling’ and ‘The MacGregor's Gathering,’ bringing tears to many eyes. 1935 Down Beat Aug. 8/2 Benny's band absolutely refuses to play Tiger Rag, St. Louis Blues, Nobody's Sweetheart, Chinaboy, and the other warhorses. 1952 Mind 61 495 These verbs..are important because they include such philosophical war-horses as know, believe and deduce. 1958 J. Flanner in New Yorker 27 Sept. 96/2 ‘Ben Hur’—the old theatrical war horse that has had Ben running..since..1899. 1997 Trav. & Leisure Feb. 74/2 His menu strikes a nice balance between traditional warhorses (shrimp cocktail, onion soup) and lighter city fare, such as portobello bruschetta. e. A reliable and much-used tool, device, piece of equipment, etc. ΚΠ 1906 Motor-Car Jrnl. 18 Aug. 531/2 I..do not think I should have another Wolseley, as my old ‘Warhorse’ is somewhat noisy. 1976 C. Bonington Everest Hard Way 225 That old war horse the ST [camera] behaved impeccably. 2004 D. Tremayne Donald Campbell (2005) i. 26 With a more powerful engine he believed that the old warhorse had one last great run in it. 2007 D. B. Sherlock in W. F. Bluhm Group Insurance (ed. 5) xliii. 902 The venerable warhorse known as the Dupont Formula is a convenient way of understanding the factors of a business that contribute to its growth. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2014; most recently modified version published online June 2022). < n.1586
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