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Webster 1913 Edition
Martingal
{
Mar′tin-gale
,Mar′tin-gal
, }Noun.
[F.
martingale
; cf. It. martingala
a sort of hose, martingale, Sp. martingala
a greave, cuish, martingale, Sp. almártaga
a kind of bridle.] 1.
A strap fastened to a horse’s girth, passing between his fore legs, and fastened to the bit, or now more commonly ending in two rings, through which the reins pass. It is intended to hold down the head of the horse, and prevent him from rearing.
2.
(Naut.)
A lower stay of rope or chain for the jib boom or flying jib boom, fastened to, or reeved through, the dolphin striker. Also, the dolphin striker itself.
Webster 1828 Edition
Martingal
M`ARTINGAL
, n.1.
A strap or thong fastened to the girth under a horse's belly, and at the other end to the muss-roll, passing between the fore legs.2.
In ships, a rope extending from the jibboom, to the end of a bumpkin under the cap of the bowsprit.Definition 2024
martingal
martingal
English
Noun
martingal (plural martingals)
- Alternative form of martingale (piece of harness for a horse)