Definitions

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  • noun grey with a mottled pattern of darker grey markings

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Examples

  • "Progress?" she said incredulously, while their dappled-gray warsteeds snorted objection at being forced so close to the source of the stench.

    Oathblood Lackey, Mercedes 1998

  • In the meantime, Pablo was saddling a splendid, big dappled-gray gelding.

    The Pride of Palomar 1918

  • He rode a fine dappled-gray stallion, wore a long blue overcoat, and carried a rusty sword, -- evidently a proud and prosperous man.

    Beacon Lights of History John Lord 1852

  • Her fingers itched to hold a pair of leather reins, to take a midnight ride on the spirited dappled-gray stallion she’d seen earlier in the day.

    Something Wild Berg, Patti 2002

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