saddletree

[ sad-l-tree ]

noun

1. the frame of a saddle.

saddletree

/ ˈsædəlˌtriː /

noun

1. the frame of a saddle

Word History and Origins

Origin of saddletree¹

First recorded in 1375–1425, saddletree is from the late Middle English word sadeltre. See saddle, tree

Example Sentences

"I really do not understand you, Mr. Saddletree," said Butler, thus pushed hard for an answer.

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When Mrs. Saddletree entered the apartment in which her guests had shrouded their misery, she found the window darkened.

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It now occurred to Jeanie that she should have consulted with Mrs. Saddletree on this subject.

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Mr. Saddletree advised to give the Laird of Lounsbeck a charge on his hand for a thousand merks.

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This unwelcome visitant was no other than Bartoline Saddletree.

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