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Definition of Flanders mare in English: Flanders marenoun 1A mare of a Flemish breed, typically strong and of large stature, and often used to pull coaches. 2Depreciative a tall or strongly built woman (usually with the implication of unattractiveness); specifically (a nickname for) Anne of Cleves (1515–57), the fourth wife of Henry VIII.
Origin Early 17th century; earliest use found in William Browne (1590/91–?1645), poet. Definition of Flanders mare in US English: Flanders marenoun 1A mare of a Flemish breed, typically strong and of large stature, and often used to pull coaches. 2Depreciative a tall or strongly built woman (usually with the implication of unattractiveness); specifically (a nickname for) Anne of Cleves (1515–57), the fourth wife of Henry VIII.
Origin Early 17th century; earliest use found in William Browne (1590/91–?1645), poet. |