sliphead

English

noun
Definitions
  • An extra strap on a bridle to hold the snaffle bit.

Etymology

Compound from English slip (twig, kind of underskirt, strip) + English head (-hood, noun, hood, foremost, or leading part, topmost, suffix indicating a fan enthusiast).

Origin

English

head

Gloss

-hood, noun, hood, foremost, or leading part, topmost, suffix indicating a fan enthusiast

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