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

“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

Count Saxe bowed to his saddlebow, and his eyes did her homage.

From Francezka by Seawell, Molly Elliot

Cathbarr grunted, and slung the heavy hammer-ax at his saddlebow.

From Nuala O'Malley by Bedford-Jones, H.

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