English Explanatory Dictionary

latigo

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A strap used to tighten a cinch.

Pronunciation

/ˈlætɪɡəʊ/

Word forms

latigo latigos latigoes

Etymology

From Spanish látigo (“whip”), from Catalan or Portuguese látego (“whip”), probably from Gothic *𐌻𐌰𐌹𐍄𐍄𐌿𐌲 (*laittug), cognate with Old English lāttēh.

Derived words

latigo halter latigo leather
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