warhorse
n.
also war-horse, 1650s, "powerful horse ridden into war," from war, n. + horse, n.. Figurative sense of "seasoned veteran" of anything is attested from 1837. In reference to women perceived as tough, by 1921.
词汇 | warhorse |
词根词缀 | Online Etymology Dictionary warhorse n. also war-horse, 1650s, "powerful horse ridden into war," from war, n. + horse, n.. Figurative sense of "seasoned veteran" of anything is attested from 1837. In reference to women perceived as tough, by 1921. |
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