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/dem"i peek'/, n.an 18th-century military saddle with a low pommel.[1685-95; DEMI- + pique (pseudo-F sp. of PEAK1)]
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demipique — I. ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ at demi +ˌpēk adjective Etymology: alteration (influenced by French pique pike) of demipeak, from demi + peak : having a peak of about half the height of that of an older style of saddle used of an 18th century war saddle II. noun ( … Useful english dictionary
demipique — demi·pique … English syllables
demipique — /ˈdɛmipik/ (say demeepeek) noun an 18th century military saddle having a low pommel. {demi + pique (pseudo French spelling of peak1) …
angon — ANGON. sub. mas. Javelot, demipique à l usage des Francs. On lançoit l angon, ou l on s en servoit pour combattre de près … Dictionnaire de l'Académie Française 1798
dem|i|pique — «DEHM ee PEEK», adjective, noun. –adj. (of a saddle) half peaked; having a peak of about half the height of that of the older war saddle. –n. a demipique saddle. ╂[< demi + peak1; spelling influenced by French pique pike, spear] … Useful english dictionary
