Courser
/ˈkɔːrsər/noun
A swift horse, especially one used for hunting or battle; also a person or thing that runs quickly.
Did you know?Courser ultimately comes from the same ancient root as words like “current” and “course,” all carrying the deep idea of movement, flow, and running.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*kers-
“to run”
Latin
Latin
currere
“to run”
Late Latin
Latin
cursor
“runner”
Old French
Old French
coursier
“war-horse; swift horse”
Middle English
English
courser
“a swift horse; a runner”
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