saddlebow

American  

[sad-l-boh] / ˈsæd lˌboʊ /

noun

1. the arched front part of a saddle or saddletree.

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saddlebow British  

/ ˈsædəlˌbəʊ /

noun

1. the pommel of a saddle

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Etymology

Origin of saddlebow

before 900; Middle English, Old English. See saddle, bow ²

Example Sentences

Not only was he of the same build, but he also had a bound knight thrown across the saddlebow of his mare.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

As their journey would be rapid they carried no stores with them, save three days' provisions, which each man carried at his saddlebow, and a bag containing a few feeds of corn for the horse.

From The Young Carthaginian A Story of The Times of Hannibal by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)

Each held in his hand a long spear; each had a sword at at his side and an axe at the saddlebow.

From The Knights of the Cross or, Krzyzacy by Binion, Samuel A.

"Where's the fiddle?" demanded Tobey, and Tim unhooked a calico bag from the saddlebow and held it out.

From Aunt Jane's Nieces and Uncle John by Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank)

“Here, catch hold of the end of this rope!” exclaimed Burdale, as he threw one which was secured to his saddlebow.

From John Deane of Nottingham Historic Adventures by Land and Sea by Kingston, William Henry Giles