wanty

English

noun
Definitions
  • (UK) A girth or belly-band for a horse's harness.
  • (UK) A surcingle, or strap of leather, used for binding a load upon the back of an animal.
  • (UK) A leather tie; a short wagon rope.
  • (UK) A stretch of fishing-lines shot in the water.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English waynte compound from English womb + English tie.

Origin

English

tie

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