latigo†

[< Am. E < Sp. làtigo]

West

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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See 1962 quote.

Quotations

1912

"Kneel on the mare's head, reach under the pannier, find the latego, and cast off."

1951

Joe drew the latigo up two more notches.

1962

A "latigo" is a long leather thong about an inch and a half wide used for tying the "cinche". . . .