Stud (?), n. [OE. stod, stood, AS. stōd; akin to OHG. stuota, G. stute a mare, Icel. stō&unr_; stud, Lith. stodas a herd, Russ. stado, and to E. stand. The sense is properly, a stand, an establishment. √163. See Stand, and cf. Steed.] A collection of breeding horses and mares, or the place where they are kept; also, a number of horses kept for a racing, riding, etc.
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In the studs of Ireland, where care is taken, we see horses bred of excellent shape, vigor, and size. Sir W. Temple.
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He had the finest stud in England, and his delight was to win plates from Tories. Macaulay.
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Stud, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Studded (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Studding.] 1. To adorn with shining studs, or knobs.
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Thy horses shall be trapped,
Their harness studded all with gold and pearl. Shak.
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2. To set with detached ornaments or prominent objects; to set thickly, as with studs.
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The sloping sides and summits of our hills, and the extensive plains that stretch before our view, are studded with substantial, neat, and commodious dwellings of freemen. Bp. Hobart.
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