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numdah
/ ˈnʌmdɑː /
noun
- a coarse felt made esp in India
- a saddle pad made from this
- an embroidered rug made from this
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Word History and Origins
Origin of numdah1
C19: from Urdu namdā
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Example Sentences
The skin of the klip springer, prepared with the hair on, forms an admirable numdah.
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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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To these ordinary components of a side-saddle, a breast-plate and saddle cloth or numdah are sometimes added.
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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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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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