surcingle.
A long unpadded strap to pass over and keep in place a blanket, pack or saddle on an animal.
Meaning & usage
A long unpadded strap to pass over and keep in place a blanket, pack or saddle on an animal.
A piece of tack wrapped around the belly of a horse, to use when longeing.
A girdle to fasten a garment, especially a cassock.
Where this word comes from
From Old French surcengle, formed with sur (“over”) and cengle (“girdle”).
To fasten with a surcingle.
Where this word comes from
From Old French surcengle, formed with sur (“over”) and cengle (“girdle”).
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