cavesson

[ kav-uh-suhn ]

noun

1. the noseband of a bridle or a halter.

cavesson

/ ˈkævɪsən /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of cavesson¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of cavesson¹

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

Example Sentences

The bridle should have a cavesson, instead of the usual noseband.

From Project Gutenberg

The first step in breaking-in is to give some lessons on the cavesson.

From Project Gutenberg

Later on, when a cavesson is adopted, it must be most carefully fitted to the colts head.

From Project Gutenberg

Then, at the end of each lesson on the cavesson, that instrument should be replaced by a light snaffle-bridle.

From Project Gutenberg

If it be not ridden sufficiently, it should be longed on the cavesson rein, or turned into a paddock.

From Project Gutenberg