Plural of cantle; the back portions of saddles, or multiple segments or corners of objects.
Standard English plural formation from cantle, with the -s suffix. The word appears primarily in equestrian texts and historical accounts.
Hunting through historical inventories and saddle-maker ledgers, you find lists of cantles in various leathers and decorations—these humble saddle parts were often individually crafted pieces.
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