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Stalking-horse word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "stalking-horse" phrase

[noun] a horse behind which a hunter hides while stalking game
[noun] screen consisting of a figure of a horse behind which a hunter hides while stalking game
[noun] something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason
[noun] a candidate put forward to divide the opposition or to mask the true candidate
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\Stalk"ing-horse\, n. 1. A horse, or a figure resembling a horse, behind which a hunter conceals himself from the game he is aiming to kill. 2. Fig.: Something used to cover up a secret project; a mask; a pretense. Hypocrisy is the devil's stalking-horse under an affectation of simplicity and religion. --L'Estrange. How much more abominable is it to make of him [Christ] and religion a stalking-horse, to get and enjoy the world! --Bunyan.

Synonyms for stalking-horse

pretext

See also: campaigner | candidate | concealment | cover | covert | dissembling | Equus caballus | feigning | horse | nominee | pretence | pretense | putoff | screen |

The fun area, different aproach to phrase »stalking-horse«

Let's analyse "stalking horse" as pure text. This string has Thirteen letters in Three syllables and Four vowels. 30.8% of vowels is 7.8% less then average English word. Written in backwards: ESROH GNIKLATS. Average typing speed for these characters is 3905 milliseconds. [info]

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Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: stalking-horse: 1 + 9 + 6 + 5 = 21, reduced: 3 . and the final result is Three.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: stalking-horse: 1 + 2 + 1 + 3 + 2 + 9 + 5 + 7 + 8 + 6 + 9 + 1 + 5 = 59, reduced: 5, and the final result is Five.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
A (1) 1 Magician Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
E (1) 5 Hierophant Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
G (1) 7 Chariot Strong, Sturdy, Decisive
H (1) 8 Strength Couragous, Faithful, Caring
I (1) 9 Hermit Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
K (1) 11 Justice Charismatic, Quick, Leader, Bold
L (1) 12 Hanged Man Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
N (1) 14 Temperance Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (1) 15 Devil Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
R (1) 18 Moon Patient, Determined, Strong
S (2) 19 Sun Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
T (1) 20 Judgement Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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