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war-horse
/wawr"hawrs'/, n.
1. a horse used in war; charger.
2. Informal. a veteran, as a soldier or politician, of many struggles and conflicts.
3. a musical composition, play, etc., that has been seen, heard, or performed excessively.
[1645-55; WAR1 + HORSE]

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