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Beast's burden, sometimes
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packsaddle
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Word definitions for packsaddle in dictionaries
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. a saddle for pack animals to which loads can be attached
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
also pack-saddle , "saddle for supporting packs on the back of a mount," late 14c., pakke sadil ; from pack (n.) + saddle (n.).
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
packsaddle \packsaddle\ n. A saddle to which loads can be attached.
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. A saddle designed to secure and carry goods on the back of an animal.
Usage examples of packsaddle.
He lashed the foodsacks and their other gear to the packsaddle, and handed the caravaner the sack of coins.
She looked back the way she had come, and Falling-Day and Many-Doves appeared leading the roan, his packsaddles piled high with provisions and small barrels strapped to either side.
Others darted with last-minute additions to the packsaddles, or water for the men working, or dashed off to fetch something just remembered.
And enwrapped in the soft gloaming shadows down among the trees Beau fell adoze in his makeshift packsaddle, while Tipperton strummed his lute.
Rummaging in the packsaddle together, they found a large chunk of beef loin, a half-side of bacon, a dozen or so potatoes, and several big white onions.
Sanjay took in the disassembled mule deer slung across one packsaddle, they'd done a rough job of draining and butchering, then packed the meat and edible organs back into the hide in a shapeless blood-wet bundle.