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Wal·er

also wal·er  (wā′lər)
n.
A saddle horse of a hardy breed developed in Australia and widely used by British and Australian military forces from the mid-1800s through World War I.

[After New South Wales + -er.]
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Waler

(ˈweɪlə)
n
(Breeds) chiefly Austral a saddle horse originating in New South Wales
[C19: from Wales, in New South Wales]
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Wal•er

(ˈweɪ lər)

n.
a strong Australian horse bred chiefly in New South Wales, formerly exported in large numbers for use as military saddle horses.
[1840–50; after New South Wales; see -er1]
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Yarwood, Walers: Australian horses abroad (Carlton, Victoria: Melbourne University Press, 1989), pp.16 & 207 (Chapter 2, Note No.3).
While reducing restoration costs, the Slide Rail system eliminates the need for walers, provides more working room and makes digging easier.