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saddle-sore

saddle sore

noun
1.
an irritation or sore on a horse caused by the rubbing of a poorly adjusted saddle.
2.
an irritation or sore on a rider caused by a saddle.

Origin:
1945–50
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saddle-sore
 
adj
1.  sore after riding a horse
2.  (of a horse or rider) having sores caused by the chafing of the saddle
 
n
3.  such a sore

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