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Steed vs Steedless - What's the difference?

steed | steedless |

As a noun steed

is a stallion, especially in the sense of mount.

As an adjective steedless is

without a steed or horse.

steed

English

Noun

(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".

    See also

    * horse

    Anagrams

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    steedless

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Without a steed or horse.
    • (Webster 1913)