† ˈstrumple Obs.
In 6 strumpell.
[Alteration of stumple (? influenced by strunt).]
The fleshy stem of a horse's tail.
| 1598 R. Haydocke tr. Lomazzo i. xx. 70 The truncke or strumpell is the beginning of the [horse's] taile. Ibid., The taile which is fastned to the strumpell. 1879 G. F. Jackson Shropsh. Word-bk., Strumple sb., obs. ? the fleshy stump of a horse's tail left after ‘docking’. |