hal·ter 1 (hôl t ər)
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n.1. A device made of rope or straps that fits around the head of an animal and is used to lead or secure the animal. 2. Archaic a. A rope with a noose used for execution by hanging. b. Death or execution by hanging. 3. A garment having a front supported by a strap or straps running behind the neck, leaving the arms, shoulders, and back bare. adj. Of, relating to, or being a garment having a front that is supported by a strap or straps running behind the neck: a halter dress. tr.v. hal·tered, hal·ter·ing, hal·ters 1. To put a halter on. 2. To control with or as if with a halter. 3. Archaic To hang (someone).
[Middle English, from Old English hælftre.] (click for a larger image) halter1 |