surcingle
English
Etymology
From (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Old French surcengle, formed with sur (“over”) and cengle (“girdle”).
Pronunciation
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Audio (UK): (file)
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.
Synonyms
- (piece of tack): roller (UK, Australia, New Zealand)
Translations
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Verb
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- (transitive) To fasten with a surcingle.