n. 1. A horse, especially a spirited one. 2. An animal used for riding: the use of camels as steeds. 3. Informal A vehicle, especially one that is ridden astride such as a bicycle or motorcycle. [Middle English stede, from Old English stēda, stallion; see stā- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] |
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