crownpiece

[ kroun-pees ]

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

Origin of crownpiece

1
First recorded in 1640–50; crown + piece

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British Dictionary definitions for crownpiece

crownpiece

/ (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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