HALTER

I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English hælftre; akin to Old High German halftra ~, Old English hielfe helve Date: before 12th century 1. a rope or strap for leading or tying an animal, a headstall usually with noseband and throatlatch to which a lead may be attached, a rope for hanging criminals ; noose , a woman's blouse or top that leaves the back, arms, and midriff bare and that is typically held in place by straps around the neck and across the back, II. transitive verb (~ed; ~ing) Date: 14th century 1. to catch with or as if with a ~, hang , to put restraint upon ; hamper