HACKAMORE

halter, hackamore

(noun) rope or canvas headgear for a horse, with a rope for leading

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

hackamore (plural hackamores)

A kind of bridle with no bit.

Source: Wiktionary


Hack"a*more, n. Etym: [Cf. Sp. jaquima headstall of a halter.]

Definition: A halter consisting of a long leather or rope strap and headstall, -- used for leading or tieing a pack animal. [Western U.S.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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