CRUPPER


Meaning of CRUPPER in English

[ 'krʌpə ]

■ noun a strap buckled to the back of a saddle and looped under the horse's tail to prevent the saddle or harness from slipping forward.

Origin

ME: from OFr. cropiere , related to croupe (see croup 2 ).

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