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English
Etymology
From head + collar.
Noun
headcollar (plural headcollars)
- A bitless headpiece for leading or tying up a horse.
Synonyms
References
Baranowski, Zdzislaw, "The International Horseman's Dictionary", Pitman Publishing, New York, 1955
Stratton, Charles, "The International Horseman's Dictionary", Hamlyn Publishing, Melbourne, 1975
Summerhayes, R.S., "Encyclopedia for Horsemen", Frederick Warne & Co., London and New York, 1966