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Etymology of the English word horse

the English word horse
derived from the Proto-Germanic root *khursa-

Derivations in English

ahorse, clotheshorse, hobbyhorse, horsecloth, horsefish, horseflesh, horsehead, horselaugh, horseplay, horseplayer, horsepower, horsepox, horseradish, horseshit, horsewoman, horsy, packhorse, racehorse, sawhorse, workhorse, horsebrier, horsecar, horseweed, redhorse, horsemint, horseback, horsehair, horsehide, horseman, horseshoe, horsetail, horsewhip, studhorse, unhorse, horse-power, horse-ball, horse-pox, horsed, horsing

Cognates

Dutch ros, German Roß, Icelandic hross

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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