noun
- plural of hackney: horses or carriages kept for hire
- plural of hackney: a breed of high-stepping horses originally from England
Usage: historical
Examples
- The wealthy merchant owned several hackneys for his carriage business.
- In Victorian London, hackneys were a common sight on busy streets.
- The stable housed twelve fine hackneys available for public hire.
- These hackneys are known for their elegant gait and strong build.
- The coach was pulled by a pair of well-trained hackneys.
- Local hackneys provided transportation before the advent of automobiles.