surcingle
English
Etymology
From Old French surcengle, formed with sur (“over”) and cengle (“girdle”).
Pronunciation
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 360: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "RP" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈsɜːsɪŋɡ(ə)l/
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 360: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "US" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˈsɜɹˌsɪŋ.ɡəl/
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Noun
surcingle (plural surcingles)
- 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.
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Verb
surcingle (third-person singular simple present surcingles, present participle surcingling, simple past and past participle surcingled)
- (transitive) To fasten with a surcingle.