ˈridge-band Now dial.
Also 5 rigebound.
[f. ridge n.1 + band n.1]
= backband 1.
| 1418 in Rymer Fœdera (1709) IX. 543/1 Rigeboundes, Bellibondes, & Shotyng-ledders. 1611 Cotgr., Dossiere, the part of a draught horses harnesse which runnes ore⁓crosse his backe, we call it the ridgeband. 1775 in E. Angl. Gloss. (1895). 1838 in Holloway Prov. Dict. 1854– in dial. glossaries (Northampton, Shropsh., Heref., Sussex). |