ALL meanings of shanks' mare
shanks' mare
S s - noun shanks' mare one's own legs, especially as a means of moving from one place to another: The only way we can get there is by shanks' mare. 1
- idioms shanks' mare ride shanks' mare, to go on foot rather than ride; walk: It was such a delightful day that we decided to ride shanks' mare to the fair. 1