steed

Everyday

(old use, in fairy tales and legends) A steed is a horse, especially a fine or strong one that a knight or hero rides. tree →

In the lessons

in stories the hero rides his steed into battle or on a quest

Examples

• The knight mounted his steed. tree →
• The steed galloped over the hill. tree →
• The steeds raced across the plain. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

In Jewish tradition

In the Bible it means a swift horse, usually one used for chariots or war. In the primary lessons: in stories the hero rides his steed into battle or on a quest

Examples

• I have compared thee, O my love, to a steed in Pharaoh's chariots. (Writings SNG.1.9, JPS 1917) tree →
• Barley also and straw for the horses and swift steeds brought they unto the place where it should be, every man according to his charge. (Prophets 1KI.5.8, JPS 1917) tree →
• Bind the chariots to the swift steeds, O inhabitant of Lachish; she was the beginning of sin to the daughter of Zion; for the transgressions of Israel are found in thee. (Prophets MIC.1.13, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

nothing for maths

Early Modern English

Meaning

A horse, especially a fine or strong one that a knight or hero rides. tree →

Then and now

No longer used in everyday speech; today we say horse, and steed is used mainly in fairy tales and legends. The sentences use the same sense.

Examples

• “Gallop on, gallop on, my pretty steed! (The Adventures of Pinocchio) tree →
• Scentest thou some ill?’ The steed replied: (The Red Fairy Book) tree →
• "Ha!" cried one, "it is the miser's steed. (Fifty Famous Stories Retold) tree →

Note

Today: horse.