1. (a.) Bred from the best blood through a long line; pure-blooded; -- said of stock, as horses\. Hence, having the characteristics of such breeding; mettlesome; courageous; of elegant form, or the like.

2. (n.) A thoroughbred animal, especially a horse.

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