cavesson

[ kav-uh-suh n ]

/ ˈkæv ə sən /

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

cavernous nerve of clitoris, cavernous nerve of penis, cavernous rale, cavernous sinus, cavernous sinus syndrome, cavesson, cavetto, caviar, cavicorn, cavie, cavil

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Example sentences from the Web for cavesson

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

In what case ought we to make use of the cavesson, and what is its use?
New Method of Horsemanship|F. Baucher

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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