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crupper

Syllabification: (crup·per)
Pronunciation: /ˈkrəpər/
Definition of crupper

noun

  • a strap buckled to the back of a saddle and looped under the horse’s tail to prevent the saddle or harness from slipping forward.

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French cropiere, related to croupe (see croup2). Compare with croupier

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