stirrup leather
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of stirrup leather
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400
Example Sentences
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Old Barrett put on his hat in silence, and in silence buttoned his coat and took hold of the stirrup leather.
From Some Experiences of an Irish R.M. by Ross, Martin
The ganger was quite delighted as he took hold of the stirrup leather to make the man secure while I went in to pull out his handcuffed mate.
From The Chronicles of a Gay Gordon by Gordon, J. M. (Joseph Maria)
The amount of pressure which can be obtained by the former method is far less than by the latter, for which a short stirrup leather is necessary.
From The Horsewoman A Practical Guide to Side-Saddle Riding, 2nd. Ed. by Hayes, M. Horace (Matthew Horace)
She turned her face away and busied herself with a stirrup leather.
From Mavericks by Raine, William MacLeod
His hands were strapped in front of him with a stirrup leather, and his head was bare.
From Graham of Claverhouse by Maclaren, Ian
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