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saddle

|sad/dle|

B1

/ˈsæd.əl/

seat for riding

Etymology
Etymology Information

'saddle' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'sadol', where 'sadol' meant 'seat'.

Historical Evolution

'sadol' changed from Old English word 'sadol' and eventually became the modern English word 'saddle'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'seat for a rider', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a seat fastened on the back of a horse or other animal for riding.

She placed the saddle on the horse before the ride.

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Verb 1

to put a saddle on (a horse).

He saddled the horse before the race.

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Verb 2

to burden or encumber someone with a task or responsibility.

She was saddled with the responsibility of organizing the event.

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