Highland pony

noun

: a comparatively large hardy pony native to the Highlands of Scotland and some adjacent islands

Word History

First Known Use

1768, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Highland pony was in 1768

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“Highland pony.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Highland%20pony. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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