KING JAMES BIBLE DICTIONARY

Ridden by Jesus
Matthew 21:2; Matthew 21:5; Matthew 21:7; Mark 11:2; John 12:15

COLT, noun

1. The young of the equine genus of animals or horse kind. In America, colt is equally applied to the male or female, and this is unquestionable correct. The male is called a house-colt, and the female is called a filly.

2. A young foolish fellow; a person without experience or stability.

COLT, verb intransitive To frisk, riot or frolic, like a colt; to be licentious.

COLT, verb transitive To befool.

COLTER, noun The fore iron of a plow, with a sharp edge, that cuts the earth or sod.

COLTISH, adjective Like a colt; wanton; frisky; gay.

COLTS-FOOT, noun A genus of plants, the Tussilago. The name is also given to a species of Cacalia.

COLTS-TOOTH, noun

1. A imperfect or superfluous tooth in young horses.

2. A love of youthful pleasure.

Well said, Lord Sands;

Your colts-tooth is not yet cast? Shak.