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Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
side-saddle

"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.).

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side-saddle

adv. (alternative spelling of sidesaddle English) n. (alternative spelling of sidesaddle English)

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.