latigo

lat·i·go

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lat-i-goh]
- /ˈlæt ɪˌgoʊ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lat-i-goh]
- /ˈlæt ɪˌgoʊ/

Definitions of latigo word

noun plural latigo a leather strap on the saddletree of a Western saddle used to tighten and secure the cinch. 1
noun latigo A strap used to tighten a cinch. 1
noun latigo a strap on a horse's saddle used to tighten a cinch that keeps it in position 0
noun latigo a wide leather strap on a saddle that is used to tighten the cinch around a horse 0

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Origin of latigo

First appearance:

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

1870-75, Americanism; < Spanish látigo whip, cinch strap, perhaps < Gothic *laittug; compare Old English lāttēh leading rein, equivalent to lād- lead1 + tēh, tēah tie

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latigo popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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