latigo

American  

[lat-i-goh] / ˈlæt ɪˌgoʊ /

noun

plural

latigos, latigoes

1. a leather strap on the saddletree of a Western saddle used to tighten and secure the cinch.

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Etymology

Origin of latigo

1870–75, < Spanish látigo whip, cinch strap, perhaps < Gothic *laittug; compare Old English lāttēh leading rein, equivalent to lād- lead ¹ + tēh, tēah tie

Example Sentences

Made Solid’s colorful assortment of antique African trade beads, sewn onto a cognac latigo leather strap, is just the thing for the person with everything.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2023

He was lacing the latigo through the cinch rings when there was a small stir behind him.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

He makes tighter the saddle; he is tying those latigo and he have the head bent leetle hit while he pull those latigo through the ring.

From The Pride of Palomar by Kyne, Peter B. (Peter Bernard)

Swinging from the saddle he threw the stirrup over the seat and became immediately absorbed in the readjustment of his latigo strap.

From The Texan A Story of the Cattle Country by Hendryx, James B. (James Beardsley)

“I guess you’re ridin’ the best horse to-day,” said Smith, as he dropped from the saddle to retie his latigo.

From 'Me--Smith' by Hoskins, Gayle Porter