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pole horse
noun
- a horse harnessed to the tongue of a vehicle; poler; wheeler.
pole horse
noun
- a horse harnessed alongside the shaft (pole) of a vehicle Also calledpoler
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of pole horse1
An Americanism dating back to 1815–25
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The pole horses followed as a matter of course,--the coach came up with a graceful sweep to the farmer's door, and then the horses were easily stopped.
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The postilion started the horses, the off pole horse tugged at his collar, the high springs creaked, and the body of the coach swayed.
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