Surcingle

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /ˈsɜːsɪŋg(É™)l/
• US IPA: /ˈsəɹsɪŋgÉ«Ì©/

Origin

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

Full definition of surcingle

Noun

1. a long unpadded strap to pass over and keep in place a blanket, pack or saddle on an animal
• 1929, Baldwyn Dyke Acland, Filibuster Chapter 8, He was standing on the offside of his horse, holding up the flap of his saddle, with the surcingle loosened, and was pointing to the girth#Noun
2. a piece of tack wrapped around the belly of a horse, to use when longeing, also know as lungeing; (roller in UK and Australasia)
3. a girdle to fasten a garment, especially a cassock

Synonyms

• roller