Associations to the word «Surcingle»

Wiktionary

SURCINGLE, noun. A long unpadded strap to pass over and keep in place a blanket, pack or saddle on an animal
SURCINGLE, noun. A piece of tack wrapped around the belly of a horse, to use when longeing, also know as lungeing; (roller in UK and Australasia)
SURCINGLE, noun. A girdle to fasten a garment, especially a cassock

Wise words

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