saddle and its protective skirt
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
saddle and the protective skirt hanging beneath it
archaicAn archaic term specifically referring to the complete saddle assembly, including the seat (鞍) and the protective fabric or leather skirts (韂) that shield the rider's legs and the horse's sides from mud. It is a compound of two items.
Gǔ古
jí籍
zhōng中
jì记
zǎi载
，
jiāng将
jūn军
de的
zuò坐
qí骑
pèi配
yǒu有
jīng精
měi美
de的
ān鞌
。
Ancient records state that the general's steed was equipped with a finely crafted saddle and skirt.
Zhè这
jù具
chū出
tǔ土
de的
Hàn汉
dài代
ān鞌
chàn保
bǎo存
cún相
xiāng当
dāng完
wán好
。
This unearthed Han Dynasty saddle and skirt set is remarkably well-preserved.
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Ān鞌
chàn不
bù仅
jǐn是
shì骑
qí具
，
jù也
yě常
cháng是
shì身
shēn份
fèn的
de象
xiàng征
。
The saddle and its trappings were not just riding gear but often a symbol of status.