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Style of riding
Answer for the clue "Style of riding ", 11 letters:
side-saddle
Word definitions for side-saddle in dictionaries
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Word definitions in Wiktionary
adv. (alternative spelling of sidesaddle English) n. (alternative spelling of sidesaddle English)
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
"saddle made for the occupant to ride on with both feet on the same side of the horse," used chiefly by women, late 15c., from side (adj.) + saddle (n.).
Usage examples of side-saddle.
The lad, indeed, very civilly offered him the use of his: but he chose the side-saddle, probably because it was softer.
The horses being now produced, Jones directly leapt into the side-saddle, on which his dear Sophia had rid.
It was therefore concluded that the Abigails should, by turns, relieve each other on one of his lordship's horses, which was presently equipped with a side-saddle for that purpose.