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saddle sore
noun
- an irritation or sore on a horse caused by the rubbing of a poorly adjusted saddle.
- an irritation or sore on a rider caused by a saddle.
saddle-sore
adjective
- sore after riding a horse
- (of a horse or rider) having sores caused by the chafing of the saddle
noun
- such a sore
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Word History and Origins
Origin of saddle sore1
First recorded in 1945–50
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Example Sentences
Stiff and saddle-sore as he was, Eckstein leaped out of his chair with an oath.
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He had to feed the pony, comb out his mane and tail, give him a good grooming and do something about that saddle sore.
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The senator was saddle-sore as well as hungry, and his temper showed in his blood-shot eyes.
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But Kenneth confessed to being saddle-sore, and begged for another day's respite.
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He just waddled along, swaying from side to side and making his rider saddle sore.
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