colt

colt · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A young male horse, typically under four years old.

  2. 2.

    A young, inexperienced person.

  3. 3.

    (capitalized) A type of firearm made by the Colt company.

Forms

plural: colts

Related words

Antonyms: mare, stallion
See also: filly, foal, horse, stallion
Synonyms: foal, young horse

Etymology

From Old English colt meaning "young horse, young ass," of uncertain origin. Possibly related to Swedish kull ("young animal").