1. an old, worn-out horse; a nag
Usage: archaic; informal

Examples

• The farmer rode his old padnag to market.
• Despite being a padnag, the horse served them faithfully for years.
• He couldn’t afford a proper mount, so he made do with a padnag.
• The padnag moved slowly but steadily down the country road.
• She felt sorry for the tired padnag pulling the heavy cart.