Hackney

  1. Proper noun.  A London borough where once upon a time many horses were pastured.
  2. Proper noun.  One of several breeds of compact English horses.
  3. Proper noun.  (surname, A An) .
  4. Proper noun.  (context, in compounds) (A means of transportation that is) available for public hire.
  5. Noun.  (archaic) An ordinary horse.
  6. Noun.  A carriage for hire or a cab.
  7. Noun.  A horse used to ride or drive.
  8. Noun.  A breed of English horse.
  9. Adjective.  (not comparable) Offered for hire.
  10. Verb.  To make uninteresting or trite by frequent use.
  11. Verb.  To use as a hackney.

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