horsemanship
|horse-man-ship|
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/ˈhɔːrsmənˌʃɪp/
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/ˈhɔːs.mən.ʃɪp/
skill in riding horses
Etymology
Etymology Information
'horsemanship' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'horsman,' where 'hors' meant 'horse' and 'man' referred to a person skilled in riding.
Historical Evolution
'horsman' transformed into the modern English word 'horsemanship' by adding the suffix '-ship' to denote skill or art.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the skill of a horseman,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the skill or art of riding horses.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the skill or art of riding horses.
Her horsemanship was evident as she gracefully guided the horse through the course.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/02/04 00:05