Roughshod literally means having rough shoes (especially referring to a horse). It may also refer to: ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roughshod
Rough'shod adjective Shod with shoes armed with points or calks; as, a roughshod horse. To ride roughshod , to pursue a course regardless of the pain or distress it may cause others. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/R/97