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

He reached to the saddlebow, undid the flap of the pistol holster, and made sure that his weapon was loaded, then put it back, reassured.

From The Black Buccaneer by Meader, Stephen W. (Stephen Warren)

The Sioux had raised the rifle from his saddlebow and fired.

From The Last of the Chiefs A Story of the Great Sioux War by Altsheler, Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander)

Yielding at last, where she could avail no more, the ranchwife fixed up a simple luncheon of bread and butter and jam, which she tied in a little package at Marion’s saddlebow.

From The Heart of Thunder Mountain by Fischer, Anton Otto

Each held in his hand a long spear; each had a sword at at his side and an axe at the saddlebow.

From The Knights of the Cross or, Krzyzacy by Binion, Samuel A.