Etymology

surcingle

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Today it means: A long unpadded strap to pass over and keep in place a blanket, pack or saddle on an animal. Full definition →

Old French surcengle
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The story

  1. Old French · derived fromsurcengle
  2. English todaysurcingle

From Old French surcengle, formed with sur (“over”) and cengle (“girdle”).

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