A broad band or strap that wraps around a horse's belly or a person's waist to hold something in place, like a saddle or clothing.
From 'belly' (the stomach or middle section) and 'band' (Old English 'bende,' meaning a flat strip used to bind things). First used in English to describe saddle equipment for horses, later applied to human garments.
Bellyband is an old equestrian term that survives today mostly in historical contexts—cowboys and cavalry soldiers relied on these bands to keep saddles secure on long rides across rough terrain.
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