1. steed - Noun
2. Steed - Proper noun
A horse, especially a spirited horse for state of war; -- used chiefly in poetry or stately prose.
Source: Webster's dictionaryAfterwards, Steed asked Keel to partner him as needed to solve crimes. Source: Internet
Although nothing "improper" is displayed, the obviously much closer chemistry between Steed and Peel constantly suggests intimacy between the two. Source: Internet
Also in 1966 Thorpe & Porter published a 68 page Avengers comic featuring Steed & Peel with original art by Mike Anglo and Mick Austin, this consisted of four 16 pages stories. Source: Internet
Also the sexual tension between Steed and Gale is quite different from the tension between Steed and Peel. Source: Internet
And Atlas publications produced three 'The Avengers' hard back Annuals for 1967, 1968 and 1969, which also featured original Avengers comic strips featuring Steed, Emma Peel and Tara King, as well as text stories. Source: Internet
A stranger named John Steed, who was investigating the ring, appeared and together they set out to avenge her death in the first two episodes. Source: Internet