Another word for an old horse in three letters that is not "nag" is "dam". A dam is what the mother horse is called.
A worn out horse is a hack or a jade Nag is another word used
The term 'nag' to describe a horse originally meant a small horse trained for riding and can be traced back to fifteenth-century English, though it probably goes back further. There's a similar Dutch word in use about that time, but it's unlikely the English word comes from the Dutch; more probably both terms come from another (unknown) source. 'Nag' later came to mean just an old, or worn-out, horse.
A horse that is considered "worthless" typically refers to one that has severe health issues, behavioral problems, or cannot perform its intended tasks. It is important to remember that every horse has value and potential.
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A nag is not a specific type of animal, it's actually a term used to describe a horse that is old, weak, or worn-out. So, technically, a nag is just a grumpy old horse that's seen better days. But hey, we all get a little cranky as we age, right?
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A worn out horse is a hack or a jade Nag is another word used
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It is called a nag.
An old horse is often called a nag. "My wife is a nag," is a stereotyped message of many men's complaints.
An old horse could be called a nag, a plug, or a jade. These are not complimentary terms.
A horse is sometimes referred to as a nag. The nag is a horse that is in poor health or very old in age.
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A pessimistic horse would be a sad nag.
nag (not as in pester)
There is no technical term for an aged horse. Once a horse has reached an age of maturity they are called mares (female), stallions (male), or gelding (male - castrated [gelded]).