crownpiece

American  

[kraun-pees] / ˈkraʊnˌpis /

noun

1. the strap of a bridle that fits across the head of a horse.

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crownpiece British  

/ ˈkraʊnˌpiːs /

noun

1. the piece forming or fitting the top of something

2. the strap of a bridle that goes over a horse's head behind the ears

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Etymology

Origin of crownpiece

First recorded in 1640–50; crown + piece

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Example Sentences

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crownpiece

If the horse has no halter on, unbridle and push the bridle back so that the crownpiece will rest on the neck behind the poll until the halter is replaced.

From Manual for Noncommissioned Officers and Privates of Cavalry of the Army of the United States 1917 to be also used by Engineer Companies (Mounted) for Cavalry Instruction and Training by U. S. War Department

That crownpiece John had put into the hands of his mother, to keep.

From The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor Volume I, Number 3 by S. C. (Stephen Cullen) Carpenter

The other gave him a 210 crownpiece, and desired him to keep it for his sake.

From The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor Volume I, Number 3 by S. C. (Stephen Cullen) Carpenter

Beaufort grew deadly pale as he bent over the crownpiece, and seemed scarcely to have courage to look his friend in his face.

From Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 1 by Charles James Lever

When William Herschel landed at Dover he had in his pocket a single crownpiece, and his luggage consisted of the clothes he wore, and a violin.

From Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 12 Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Scientists by Elbert Hubbard

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