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