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Steed

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Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈstiːd/
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Meaning & History

Occupational name for one who tended horses, derived from Middle English steed, in turn derived from Old English steda meaning "stallion".

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animals, English nouns, horses, occupations, word names
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Entry updated December 14, 2019

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