light horse

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English

Alternative forms

lighthorse

Etymology

From light (“lacking weight”, adjective) +‎ horse (noun).

Pronunciation

enPR: lītʹhôrs

Noun

light horse (uncountable)

(collectively) Light-armed cavalry.

Related terms

light-horseman (noun)

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