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  1. 1. n. British breed of large heavy draft horse Source: wordnet
  2. 2. One of an English breed of heavy draft horses believed to be descended largely from the horses used in war in the days of heavy armor. They are the largest of the British draft breeds, and have long hair on the back of the cannons and fetlocks. Brown or bay with white on the face and legs is now the commonest color. Source: webster
  3. 3. One of an English breed of heavy draft horses believed to bedescended largely from the horses used in war in the days of heavyarmor. They are the largest of the British draft breeds, and havelong hair on the back of the cannons and fetlocks. Brown or bay withwhite on the face and legs is now the commonest color. Source: adambom

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