Donkey
Donkey noun - A sturdy and patient domestic mammal that is used especially to carry things.
Steed
Steed noun - A large hoofed domestic animal that is used for carrying or drawing loads and for riding.
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Red Dwarf: When Lister employs the "steed cheat" in a Medieval knight VR game, the enemy knight's magnificent steed is replaced by the tiniest little donkey you can imagine.
Source: Huge Rider, Tiny Mount -
Fiona refers to Donkey as Shrek's "noble steed," which he transforms into for a good part of the sequel.
Source: Western Animation / Shrek -
The official website for Shrek 2 had a Flash game where the goal is to help Donkey become a noble steed, and you're helped by the "kindly" Fairy Godmother.
Source: Misaimed Marketing
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