cavesson

[ kav-uh-suhn ]

/ ˈkæv ə sən /

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noun

the noseband of a bridle or a halter.

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Origin of cavesson

1590–1600; <Italian cavezzone noseband halter, equivalent to cavezz(a) halter (<Germanic; compare Old English cælf halter, muzzle) + -one augmentative suffix

Words nearby cavesson

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How to use cavesson in a sentence

The bridle should have a cavesson, instead of the usual noseband.
Riding and Driving for Women|Belle Beach
The first step in breaking-in is to give some lessons on the cavesson.
Riding and Driving|Edward L. Anderson
Later on, when a cavesson is adopted, it must be most carefully fitted to the colts head.
Riding for Ladies|Mrs. Power O'Donoghue
Then, at the end of each lesson on the cavesson, that instrument should be replaced by a light snaffle-bridle.
Riding and Driving|Edward L. Anderson

If it be not ridden sufficiently, it should be longed on the cavesson rein, or turned into a paddock.
Riding and Driving|Edward L. Anderson

British Dictionary definitions for cavesson

cavesson

/ (ˈkævɪsən) /

noun

a kind of hard noseband, used (esp formerly) in breaking a horse in

Word Origin for cavesson

C16: via French from Italian cavezzone, from cavezza halter, ultimately related to Latin caput head

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