†(a) = crupper, n. 1 (obsolete. rare); (b) Nautical a rope attached towards the rear of a ship, esp. one used for mooring.
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| 释义 | the world > food and drink > farming > animal husbandry > keeping or management of horses > horse-gear > [noun] > tail-harness or crupper (6) after-ropeOE †(a) = crupper, n. 1 (obsolete. rare); (b) Nautical a rope attached towards the rear of a ship, esp. one used for mooring. crupperc1300 A leathern strap buckled to the back of the saddle and passing under the horse's tail, to prevent the saddle from slipping forwards. tail-ropec1325 That part of a horse's harness near the tail, as a breeching or crupper. Obsolete. dockc1400 (a) A piece of leather harness covering the clipped tail of a horse. (b) The crupper of a saddle or harness; see also quot. 1874. tail-band1483 = crupper, n. 1. saker1607 = dock, n.2 2a. |
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