English

Noun

cock-horse ‎(plural cock-horses)

1. (archaic) Something a child can ride as though on horseback; a hobby-horse.
   • 1989, Lessons from Mother Goose, p. 67:

     Ride a cock-horse to Banbury Cross, / To see a fine lady upon a white horse. / Rings on her fingers and bells on her toes, / She shall have music wherever she goes.

Derived terms

• a-cock-horse