stallion
nounattested in dialogue
- //ˈstæljən//
An adult male horse. Specifically, one that is uncastrated.
noun
- 1
An adult male horse. Specifically, one that is uncastrated.
- 2
An adult male horse. A male horse kept primarily as a stud.
- 3
A very virile and sexually-inclined man or (rarely) woman.
'You stallion.' Brian patted Tom on the back, but now with mixed feelings. He was pleased for his brother, but slightly jealous that Tom had lost his virginity before him
Etymology
From Middle English stalion, from Middle French estalon (whence modern French étalon), of Germanic origin, akin to stall. Displaced native Old English henġest.
Forms
- plural
- stallions
stall · A compartment for a single animal in a stable or cattle shed.stalling · The act of a person or thing that stalls.Stalling · A surname.
stallion · An adult male horse. Specifically, one that is uncastrated.
Stalls · A surname.stamina · The energy and strength for continuing to do something over a…stammering · The act of one who stammers.