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hackneys
Part of speech: Noun Part of speech: AdjectiveLet out for hire; devoted to common use.
Part of speech: VerbTo use much; to use or convey by a hackney.
Usage examples "hackneys":- When King Arthur and the two kings saw them begin to wax wroth on both parties, they leapt on small hackneys, and let cry that all men should depart unto their lodging. - "Le Morte D'Arthur, Volume I (of II) King Arthur and of his Noble Knights of the Round Table", Thomas Malory.
- They found her already equipped for flight, surrounded by her waiting- women, chamberlains and lackeys, while the mules and hackneys stood harnessed in the court- yard, and her body- guard were prepared to mount at a moment's notice. - "Project Gutenberg History of The Netherlands, 1555-1623, Complete", John Lothrop Motley.
- Where shall I sell my coach- horses and hackneys and my tenants their heavy nags? - "Ovington's Bank", Stanley J. Weyman.