ensellate
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C2
/ɛnˈsɛleɪt/
to saddle / be saddled
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ensellate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'sella', where 'sella' meant 'seat'.
Historical Evolution
'ensellate' changed from Medieval Latin 'insellare' and Old French 'enseler' and eventually became the modern English 'ensellate'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to put in a seat; to saddle', and over time it has retained that basic meaning of 'to saddle' or 'be saddled'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to place a saddle on (a horse); to saddle or seat in a saddle.
To ensellate a horse properly requires adjusting the girth and saddle position.
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Last updated: 2025/09/06 11:40