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Webster 1913 Edition

Surcingle

Sur′cinˊgle

,
Noun.
[OE.
sursengle
, OF.
sursangle
. See
Sur-
, and
Cingle
,
Shingles
.]
1.
A belt, band, or girth which passes over a saddle, or over anything laid on a horse’s back, to bind it fast.
2.
(Eccl.)
The girdle of a cassock, by which it is fastened round the waist.

Webster 1828 Edition

Surcingle

SUR'CINGLE

,
Noun.
[L. cingulum, a belt.]
1.
A belt, band or girth which passes over a saddle, or over any thing laid on a horse's back, to bind it fast.
2.
The girdle of a cassoc.

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