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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...

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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.

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