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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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(Sadillit,) Saidlit, Sadled, ppl. adj. [OE gesadelod furnished with a saddle; Sadill v.] Of a horse: That takes a riding-saddle. —1567 Reg. Privy S. V ii 362/2.
Cum pastura sex lie stokit meiris … et sex lie saidlit hors 1698 Galloway P. 29 Oct.
Eight sadled horse … and eight pleugh horses
