warrior-steed (english) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

/ˈwɔːriər stiːd/

Meaning and Usage

The term warrior-steed refers to a horse that is ridden by a warrior, often associated with bravery, strength, and nobility in battles or historical contexts. The word combines "warrior," indicating a person engaged in warfare, and "steed," which is an old-fashioned term for a horse, especially one that is used for riding.

Frequency of use for "warrior-steed" is relatively low in contemporary English, as it merges two somewhat archaic terms. It is mostly found in literary or poetic contexts rather than in everyday conversation, hence it has a more written context than oral.

Example Sentences

1. The knight galloped into battle on his majestic warrior-steed.

2. Рыцарь скакал в бой на своем величественном боевом коне.

3. Legends tell of a fearless warrior-steed that never lost a battle.

4. Легенды рассказывают о бесстрашном боевом коне, который никогда не проигрывал битвы.

5. Clad in armor, the warrior and his steed charged forward into the fray.

6. Облачившись в доспехи, воин и его конь бросились в бой.

Idiomatic Expressions

While "warrior-steed" itself is not part of any well-known idiomatic expressions, the components may appear in various phrases or literary references reflecting courage and nobility. Here are a few related idiomatic expressions that evoke the themes of warriors and steeds:

1. The steed of valor
2. Conveys the idea of a horse that symbolizes bravery.
3. "With the steed of valor, he faced the fiercest of opponents."

4. "С конем мужества он столкнулся с самым свирепым противником."

5. In the saddle of battle

6. Indicates being prepared and ready for combat.
7. "He was always ready to ride, firmly in the saddle of battle."

8. "Он всегда был готов сесть в седло битвы."

9. Lead the charge

10. Refers to taking the initiative in a confrontation or conflict.
11. "The general led the charge with his warrior-steed at the forefront."

12. "Генерал возглавил атаку, и его боевой конь был на переднем плане."

13. A knight in shining armor

14. Describes a heroic figure, often regarded as a savior.
15. "He arrived like a knight in shining armor, riding his loyal warrior-steed."
16. "Он появился, как рыцарь в светящихся доспехах, верхом на своем преданной боевом коне."

Etymology

The term warrior comes from the Old French werreior, which is derived from werre meaning "war." The word has roots in Germanic languages and has been used to denote someone engaged in warfare since the 14th century.

The word steed comes from the Old English steda, meaning "horse," and has been in use since before the 12th century, primarily indicating a horse used for riding.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Battle-horse - Warhorse - Cavalry mount

Antonyms: - Stray (in the context of lack of purpose or direction) - Leisure horse (referring to horses used for casual riding rather than battle) - Civilian pony (a horse that is not used in warfare)