Толковый словарь английского языка - halter
Halter
halter
I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English hælftre; akin to Old High German halftra ~, Old English hielfe helve Date: before 12th century 1. a rope or strap for leading or tying an animal, a headstall usually with noseband and throatlatch to which a lead may be attached, a rope for hanging criminals ; noose , a woman's blouse or top that leaves the back, arms, and midriff bare and that is typically held in place by straps around the neck and across the back, II. transitive verb (~ed; ~ing) Date: 14th century 1. to catch with or as if with a ~, hang , to put restraint upon ; hamper
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n. & v. --n. 1 a rope or strap with a noose or headstall for horses or cattle. 2 a a strap round the back of a woman's neck holding her dress-top and leaving her shoulders and back bare. b a dress-top held by this. 3 a a rope with a noose for hanging a person. b death by hanging. --v.tr. 1 put a halter on (a horse etc.). 2 hang (a person) with a halter. Phrases and idioms halter-break accustom (a horse) to a halter. Etymology: OE h{aelig}lftre: cf. HELVE ...Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference
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