What is another word for Hackneys?

Pronunciation: [hˈaknɪz] (IPA)

Hackneys are horses that were originally bred for transportation in England. Today, the term is often used as a synonym for a taxi or a cab driver. Some synonyms for hackneys include carriage driver, cabby, taxi driver, chauffeur, and coachman. These terms all refer to someone who drives a vehicle for hire, typically transporting people from one place to another. Additionally, other synonyms for hackneys include hackneyed, overused, cliched, trite, and banal. These words have a negative connotation and refer to things that are tired, boring, or lacking in originality.

What are the hypernyms for Hackneys?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Hackneys

Now as soon as it was evening, the Chamberlain bade bring two Hackneys and great store of water and provaunt and a riding-camel and a fellow to show them the way.
"Supplemental Nights, Volume 1"
Richard F. Burton
Accordingly, the next morning, having filled a saddle-bag with sundry necessaries, such as files, picklocks, masks-to which he added a choice selection of political tracts and newspapers-he and Jasper set out on two hired but strong and fleet Hackneys to the neighbourhood of Fawley.
"What Will He Do With It, Book 10."
Edward Bulwer-Lytton
When King Arthur and the two kings saw them begin to wax wroth on both parties, they leapt on small Hackneys, and let cry that all men should depart unto their lodging.
"Le Morte D'Arthur, Volume I (of II) King Arthur and of his Noble Knights of the Round Table"
Thomas Malory

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