bareback
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bare·back | \ ˈber-ˌbak 
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or barebacked \ ˈber-ˈbakt \
\Definition of bareback
: on the bare back of a horse : without a saddle
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bareback
adverbEnglish Language Learners Definition of bareback
: without a saddle : on the bare back of a horse
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bareback
adverb or adjectivebare·back | \ ˈber-ˌbak \
\Kids Definition of bareback
: on the bare back of a horse : without a saddle
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The first known use of bareback was in 1562
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