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2. A toll can refer to a fee or charge paid for using a road or bridge. It can also mean the sound of a bell ringing solemnly or mournfully.
4. A bridle is a piece of equipment used to control and direct a horse, consisting of a headstall, bit, and reins.
7. A rook can refer to a chess piece or a type of bird (a member of the crow family).
10. Intimate can mean close or familiar, suggesting a close personal connection or relationship.
12. A farrier is a skilled professional who trims and shoes horses' hooves.
15. The girth is a strap or band that goes around a horse's body behind the front legs, used to secure the saddle.
16. To coax means to gently persuade or convince someone or something to do something.

1. The canter is a three-beat gait of a horse, faster than a trot but slower than a gallop.
3. Plucky means brave, courageous, or showing determination in the face of adversity.
5. A colt refers to a young male horse, usually under four years old.
6. To whinny is the sound that a horse makes, often a high-pitched neigh or snort.
8. A gig is a two-wheeled carriage, typically pulled by one or two horses.
9. A squire historically refers to a young nobleman who served as an apprentice to a knight. In modern usage, it can also mean a country gentleman.
11. Skittish describes a horse that is easily frightened or nervous, often reacting with sudden movements or shying away.
13. Restive describes a horse that is restless, uneasy, or resistant to control.
14. Whence means from where or from what place, indicating the origin or source of something.