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housing (2)

hous·ing [ hówzing ] (plural hous·ings)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. covering for horse's back: a piece of cloth that covers the back of a horse, used for protection or decoration

2. horse trappings: the ornamental trappings for a horse ( often used in the plural )

[Mid-17th century. < Old French houce< medieval Latin hultia "protective covering" < Germanic]
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