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Apishamore - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

An apishamore is a saddle blanket or pad, traditionally made of buffalo hide, used by Indigenous peoples in North America to protect a horse’s back and provide comfort during riding.

apishamore

/ˈeɪpɪʃəˌmɔr/ /ˈeɪpɪʃəˌmɔː/

Definition:

A saddle blanket used by Native Americans, often made of animal hide or fabric.

Synonyms:

saddle blanket, horse blanket, riding pad

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

saddle, bareback

Common Collocations:

leather apishamore, beaded apishamore, traditional apishamore

Derivatives:

apishamores (plural)

Usage Tips:

Use "apishamore" when referring to Native American or historical horse-riding gear, not modern saddle blankets.

Common Phrases:

under the apishamore, adorned apishamore, handcrafted apishamore

Etymology:

Derived from Algonquian languages, combining "ape" (meaning "to cover") and a suffix denoting purpose or material.

Examples:

  • 1. The warrior draped an apishamore over his horse before riding.
  • 2. Her beaded apishamore was a family heirloom passed down for generations.
  • 3. The trader exchanged furs for a finely crafted apishamore.
  • 4. He cleaned the dust off his leather apishamore after the long journey.

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