horse-godmother

horse-godmother

obsolete A large woman with a solid or sturdy build. A: "A man of our prestigious bloodline can't marry a horse-godmother like that woman!" B: "I know, he'll look ridiculous standing beside her during the vows—she'll dwarf him!"
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • fussock
  • top heavy
  • top-heavy
  • woman of means
  • a woman of few words
  • woman of many parts
  • a woman for all seasons
  • business girl
  • make an honest woman of