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crownpiece

American  
[kroun-pees] / ˈkraʊnˌpis /

noun

  1. the strap of a bridle that fits across the head of a horse.

crownpiece British  
/ ˈkraʊnˌpiːs /

noun

  1. the piece forming or fitting the top of something

  2. the strap of a bridle that goes over a horse's head behind the ears

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Etymology

Origin of crownpiece

First recorded in 1640–50; crown + piece

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