Definition of BOSAL

bosal

Meanings

Plural: bosals

Noun

  • A type of noseband used on a horse.
  • Alternative form of bozal or bossale (slave born in Africa and recently brought to a colony).

Origin / Etymology

From Spanish bosal, variant of bozal (“noseband; slave”). (The sense "noseband" is specifically via Mexican Spanish and was originally found in the Southwestern US.) Doublet of bozal and bossale.

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