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surcingle

Pronunciation: /ˈsɜːsɪŋɡ(ə)l/

The English word “surcingle” has 4 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A long unpadded strap to pass over and keep in place a blanket, pack or saddle on an animal.
  2. A piece of tack wrapped around the belly of a horse, to use when longeing.
  3. A girdle to fasten a garment, especially a cassock.

verb

  1. To fasten with a surcingle.

Etymology

From Old French surcengle, formed with sur (“over”) and cengle (“girdle”).

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