crownpiece

American  

[kroun-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

Example Sentences

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 Carpenter, S. C. (Stephen Cullen)

Clement took the hint and bettered the line with a crownpiece, and hastening back to his inn he took seisin of a seat in the coffee room which commanded the main street.

From Ovington's Bank by Weyman, Stanley J.

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 Hubbard, Elbert

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 Lever, Charles James

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 Carpenter, S. C. (Stephen Cullen)