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)

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

From The Old Helmet, Volume II by Warner, Susan

As their journey would be rapid they carried no stores with them, save three days' provisions, which each man carried at his saddlebow, and a bag containing a few feeds of corn for the horse.

From The Young Carthaginian A Story of The Times of Hannibal by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)

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

From The Black Arrow by Stevenson, Robert Louis