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

While Minghal, therefore, was wreaking his vengeance on the father, Rahmut caught up the son, set him on his saddlebow, and forbade any of his men to lay hands on him.

From Barclay of the Guides by Strang, Herbert

A pony ranged alongside, and he was hauled on to the priest's saddlebow.

From Kim by Kipling, Rudyard

Eleanor answered a low and grave "no;" bending down over her saddlebow.

From The Old Helmet, Volume II by Warner, Susan

Then he took Joanna’s friend upon his saddlebow, and once more pushed toward the forest.

From The Black Arrow by Stevenson, Robert Louis