Hackney

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1 English 1.1 Noun 1.2 Adjective 1.2.1 Related terms

English

Noun

Hackney

1. A London borough where once upon a tme many horses were pastured.
2. One of several breeds of compact English horses. From the London borough where many such animals were kept.

Adjective

1. Available for public hire. From the London borough where many horses were kept for public hire.

Related terms

• hack
• hackney cab
• hackneyed