numdah

/ ˈnʌmdɑː /

noun

1. a coarse felt made esp in India
2. a saddle pad made from this
3. an embroidered rug made from this

Word History and Origins

Origin of numdah¹

C19: from Urdu namdā

Example Sentences

No martingales, but breastplates and crupper, a huge, heavy saddle, with single hide-girth, over two numdahs, completed the equipment which a thirteen-hand pony, all mane and tail, was trying to get rid of.

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When put on, the numdah should be well pulled up into the arch of the saddle, particularly in front.

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The chief advantage of this numdah is that a saddle which is provided with two or more of them, can always present a dry bearing surface to the horse’s back.

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The coarser work in wool on cushions, curtains, and thick white numdahs is most effective and cheap.

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A stout numdah of this kind can be used with a high withered animal, and a thin one with a horse which has thick withers.

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