SURCINGLE


Meaning of SURCINGLE in English

[ 'sə:sɪŋg(ə)l ]

■ noun a wide strap which runs over the back and under the belly of a horse, used to keep a rug or other equipment in place.

Origin

ME: from OFr. surcengle , based on cengle 'girth', from L. cingula , from cingere 'gird'.

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