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surcingle

/ˈsɜːsɪŋɡ(ə)l/

Meanings
  • noun

    A surcoat, a garment worn over other clothing, especially one with a wide belt or sash.


Pronunciation
  1. /ˈsɜːsɪŋɡ(ə)l/



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Synonyms

roller
Variants
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surcingle , surcingles
Etymology
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From Old French surcot ('shirt, tunic worn over other clothing'), from sur ('over') + cot ('coat').


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  1. The term 'surcingle' is also used in equestrian sports to refer to a girth or belt worn around a horse's barrel to secure the saddle.

  2. In some parts of France, the term 'surcingle' is still used to refer to a type of flatbread or pancake.


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  1. Surcoat: A garment worn over other clothing, often with a wide belt or sash.


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In medieval Europe, the surcingle was an important part of daily attire, often worn over a tunic or other garment for added warmth or protection. It was also commonly worn as part of formal or ceremonial dress.

How to Memorize "surcingle"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person wearing a surcingle over their clothing. Visualize the wide belt or sash that is a defining feature of this garment.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'surcingle' with the idea of an outer garment worn for protection or warmth, and the wide belt or sash that is a distinguishing feature.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Surcingle is a shirt worn Sur-rounding other Clothes' to help remember the meaning of the word.


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