surcingle

Plural: surcingles

Noun

A long unpadded strap to pass over and keep in place a blanket, pack or saddle on an animal.
A piece of tack wrapped around the belly of a horse, to use when longeing.
A girdle to fasten a garment, especially a cassock.

Verb

To fasten with a surcingle.

Origin / Etymology

From Old French surcengle, formed with sur (“over”) and cengle (“girdle”).

Synonyms

circingle, roller

Scrabble Score: 12

surcingle: valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
surcingle: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
surcingle: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

surcingle is a valid Words With Friends word