saddlebow

Example Sentences

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Not only was he of the same build, but he also had a bound knight thrown across the saddlebow of his mare.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

Far out on the plains of the Panhandle, he and his dogs had killed many a wolf, and now he never doubted that, within a few days, Old Lobo's scalp would dangle at his saddlebow.

From Wild Animals I Have Known by Seton, Ernest Thompson

“Here, catch hold of the end of this rope!” exclaimed Burdale, as he threw one which was secured to his saddlebow.

From John Deane of Nottingham Historic Adventures by Land and Sea by Kingston, William Henry Giles

Des Barres put him over his saddlebow; then took his prisoners into camp.

From The Life and Death of Richard Yea-and-Nay by Hewlett, Maurice Henry

As it was in a friend's country, the knight did not think fit to wear his heavy destrier, or helmet, which hung at his saddlebow over his portmanteau.

From Burlesques by Thackeray, William Makepeace