Steed vs Charger - What's the difference?

As nouns the difference between steed and charger

is that steed is (archaic|poetic) a stallion, especially in the sense of mount while charger is a device that charges or recharges.

(en noun)

(archaic, poetic) A stallion, especially in the sense of mount.

''The studded bridle on a ragged bough

''Nimbly she fastens: -- O, how quick is love! --

''The steed is stalled up, and even now

''To tie the rider she begins to prove:

''Backward she push'd him, as she would be thrust,

And govern'd him in strength, though not in lust. — Shakespeare, "Venus and Adonis".

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(en noun)

A device that charges or recharges.

Put the batteries in the charger overnight so we can use them tomorrow.

A large horse trained for battle and used by the cavalry. They were of a lighter build than a destrier

The knight rode a white charger .

A large platter.

The fancy restaurant used a white porcelain charger when serving.

One who charges.

(firearms) A speedloader that holds several cartridges together in a single unit for easier loading of a firearm's magazine.

(prison) A rectal concealment container for prohibited material such as money, drugs and tools.

* 2004 , , 01:44:10:

"See this? This is a charger . It's used by convicts to hide money and drugs. They stick it in their body, they tuck it up their rectum."