Thoroughbred

  1. Noun.  Any of a breed of horses derived from crosses between Arabian stallions and English mares, bred for racing.
  2. Adjective.  bred from pure stock.
  3. Adjective.  well-bred and properly educated.
  4. Noun.  A particular breed of horse (this does not refer to any purebred horse).
  5. Noun.  A well-bred person.
  6. Noun.  A person of uncommon strength or endurance.

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