saddling

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb put a saddle on
  2. verb load or burden; encumber
  3. verb impose a task upon, assign a responsibility to

Etymology

From saddle (verb) + -ing. Compare Middle English saddyllynge, sadyllynge (“a saddlecloth or horsecloth”).

Synonyms

saddle

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