headcollar
English
Etymology
head + collar
Noun
headcollar (plural headcollars)
- A bitless headpiece for leading or tying up a horse.
Synonyms
- halter
- headstall (in Australasia and UK)
- horsecollar
References
Baranowski, Zdzislaw, "The International Horseman's Dictionary", Pitman Publishing, New York, 1955
Stratton, Charles, "The International Horseman's Dictionary", Hamlyn Publishing, Melbourne, 1975
Summerhayes, R.S., "Encyclopedia for Horsemen", Frederick Warne & Co., London and New York, 1966