SURCINGLES

Noun

surcingles

plural of surcingle

Source: Wiktionary


SURCINGLE

Sur"cin`gle, n. Etym: [OE. sursengle, OF. sursangle. See Sur-, and Cingle, Shingles.]

1. A belt, band, or girth which passes over a saddle, or over anything laid on a horse's back, to bind it fast.

2. (Eccl.)

Definition: The girdle of a cassock, by which it is fastened round the waist.

SURCINGLE

Sur"cin`gle, n. Etym: [OE. sursengle, OF. sursangle. See Sur-, and Cingle, Shingles.]

1. A belt, band, or girth which passes over a saddle, or over anything laid on a horse's back, to bind it fast.

2. (Eccl.)

Definition: The girdle of a cassock, by which it is fastened round the waist.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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