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highbred

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Of high-quality stock.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Black Beauty by Anna Sewell is the story of a highbred horse that leads a tough life in London pulling cabs.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Showing good breeding and refined manners.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From high + bred.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Bulgarian: породист (porodist) — Of high-quality stock
  • Bulgarian: възпитан (vǎzpitan) — Showing good breeding and refined manners