stud

English

/stʌd/

noun
Definitions
  • A male animal, especially a stud horse (stallion), kept for breeding.
  • A female animal, especially a studmare (broodmare), kept for breeding.
  • also by extension A group of such animals.
  • An animal (usually livestock) that has been registered and is retained for breeding.
  • A place, such as a ranch, where such animals are kept.
  • (colloquial) A sexually attractive male; also a lover in great demand.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English stood inherited from Old English stōd (enclosure for horses) inherited from Proto-Germanic *stōdą.

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*stōdą

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