crownpiece

[ kroun-pees ]

noun

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

crownpiece

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of crownpiece¹

First recorded in 1640–50; crown + piece

Example Sentences

Here you are, old brother, ventured the man without being in the least offended and handing over a six-livre crownpiece.

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As an inevitable result of all the influences that constitute his world he finds himself yearning for meliorism as the crownpiece.

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Beaufort grew deadly pale as he bent over the crownpiece, and seemed scarcely to have courage to look his friend in his face.

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The other gave him a 210 crownpiece, and desired him to keep it for his sake.

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That crownpiece John had put into the hands of his mother, to keep.

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