numdah

/ ˈnʌmdɑː /

noun

Origin of numdah¹

C19: from Urdu namdā

The skin of the klip springer, prepared with the hair on, forms an admirable numdah.

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

To these ordinary components of a side-saddle, a breast-plate and saddle cloth or numdah are sometimes added.

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.

The term numdah or numnah, which is applied to felt saddle-cloths, is derived from a Hindustani word that signifies ‘felt.’

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