Gelding

A gelding is a castrated animal—specifically, a castrated male horse. The word comes from the Old Norse geldr ("barren").

Related Topics:
Castrated - Horse - Old Norse

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Geldings were once prized by classical steppe warriors for their silence.

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See also: eunuch, ridgeling, and steer

Related Topics:
Eunuch - Ridgeling - Steer

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