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121unhorse — late 14c., to throw (someone) from his horse, from UN (Cf. un ) (2) + verbal derivative of HORSE (Cf. horse). Cf. M.Du. ontorsen …
122bit — I. /bɪt / (say bit) noun 1. the metal mouthpiece of a bridle, with the adjacent parts to which the reins are fastened. 2. anything that curbs or restrains. 3. Machinery the cutting or penetrating part of various tools: a. the cutting portion of… …
123ruade — rüˈäd noun ( s) Etymology: French, literally, action of bucking (of a horse), from Middle French, from ruer to buck, fling, throw (from Medieval Latin rutare to throw down, from Latin rutus, past participle of ruere …
124spill — I. /spɪl / (say spil) verb (spilt or spilled, spilling) –verb (t) 1. to cause or allow (liquid, or any matter in grains or loose pieces) to run or fall from a container, especially accidentally or wastefully. 2. to shed (blood), as in killing or… …
125Kumagai Naozane — Kumagai is often depicted riding his horse backwards. Though likely more myth than historical fact, he is said to have been determined to always face towards the Western Paradise of Amida, even when riding to the east, as part of his penance and… …
126dismount — /dɪsˈmaʊnt / (say dis mownt) verb (i) 1. to get off or alight from a horse, bicycle, etc. –verb (t) 2. to bring or throw down, as from a horse; unhorse. 3. to remove (a thing) from its mounting, support, setting, etc.; demount. 4. to take (a… …
127dis|mount — «dihs MOWNT», verb, noun. –v.i. 1. to get off a horse or other animal or get off a vehicle such as a bicycle: »The cavalry dismounted and led their horses across the stream. SYNONYM(S): alight. 2. Obsolete. to come down from a height; descend. –v …
128Christmas worldwide — Christmas around the world redirects here. For other uses, see Christmas Around the World (Bradley Joseph album). The Christmas season is celebrated in different ways around the world, varying by country and region. Elements common to many areas… …
