rest of advantage

English

Noun

rest of advantage (plural rests of advantage)

1. (historical) Synonym of lance rest
   • 1928, The Connoisseur, [volumes 81-82], page 13:

     Models of rider and great horse, the latter on wheels, are correctly harnessed and trappered, […] The puppet was modern, but the harness was complete except for the housings, saddle, rest of advantage, and parts of the poldermitton and manefer. There is a second harness in the Museum at Munich (No. xvii.).