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surcingle
sur·cin·gle [ súr sìng g'l ] (plural sur·cin·gles)


noun 
Definition:
 
strap around horse: a broad band fastened around the body of a horse to hold a rug or pack in place
[14th century. < Old French surcengle, literally "belt over" < cengle "belt, girdle" < Latin cingulum (see cingulum)]
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