pony

Definitions


[ˈpəʊni], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a horse of a small breed, especially one below 15 hands (or 14 hands 2 inches)

- a small glass or measure of alcohol
(e.g: a pony of vodka)

- a sum of £25


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 17th century: probably from French poulenet ‘small foal’, diminutive of poulain, from late Latin pullanus, from Latin pullus ‘young animal’


[ˈpəʊni], (Verb)

Definitions:
- pay a sum of money, especially as a contribution or unavoidable expense
(e.g: he ponied up $450 for the project)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 17th century: probably from French poulenet ‘small foal’, diminutive of poulain, from late Latin pullanus, from Latin pullus ‘young animal’




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