The back part or raised portion of a saddle, or a segment or piece of something.
From Old French 'cantel,' derived from Medieval Latin 'cantellus,' a diminutive of 'cantus' meaning corner or edge. It referred to the angled or raised section of a saddle.
A saddle's 'cantel' is what keeps a rider from sliding backward, and horseback riders still use this medieval term today—it's one of those specialized vocabulary words that stays alive in particular communities like equestrian sports.
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