saddlesore

[ sad-l-sawr, -sohr ]

adjective
  1. feeling sore or stiff from horseback riding.

  2. irritated or having sores produced by a saddle.

Origin of saddlesore

1
First recorded in 1905–10; saddle + sore

Other definitions for saddle sore (2 of 2)

saddle sore

noun
  1. an irritation or sore on a horse caused by the rubbing of a poorly adjusted saddle.

  2. an irritation or sore on a rider caused by a saddle.

Origin of saddle sore

2
First recorded in 1945–50

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How to use saddlesore in a sentence

  • Stiff and saddle-sore as he was, Eckstein leaped out of his chair with an oath.

    Empire Builders | Francis Lynde
  • He had to feed the pony, comb out his mane and tail, give him a good grooming and do something about that saddle sore.

    Ticktock and Jim | Keith Robertson
  • The senator was saddle-sore as well as hungry, and his temper showed in his blood-shot eyes.

    The Quirt | B.M. Bower
  • But Kenneth confessed to being saddle-sore, and begged for another day's respite.

    Empire Builders | Francis Lynde
  • He just waddled along, swaying from side to side and making his rider saddle sore.

    The Caves of Fear | John Blaine

British Dictionary definitions for saddle-sore

saddle-sore

adjective
  1. sore after riding a horse

  2. (of a horse or rider) having sores caused by the chafing of the saddle

nounsaddle sore
  1. such a sore

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