crupper

noun

crup·​per ˈkrə-pər How to pronounce crupper (audio) ˈkru̇- How to pronounce crupper (audio)
1
: a leather loop passing under a horse's tail and buckled to the saddle
2
: croup entry 1
broadly : buttocks

Word History

Etymology

Middle English croper, croppere, borrowed from Anglo-French croupere (continental Old French croupiere) from croupe croup entry 1 + -ere -er entry 2

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of crupper was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Crupper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crupper. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

crupper

noun
crup·​per ˈkrəp-ər How to pronounce crupper (audio) ˈkru̇p- How to pronounce crupper (audio)
1
: a leather strap passing under a horse's tail to keep a saddle or harness in place
2
: the rump of a horse : croup
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