Galician

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An Galician withers yoke, with a pair of cancís per ox, each pair connected by a ladrizo

Etymology

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Attested since 1822. From Latin latus, lateris (side) + -izo.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [laˈðɾiθʊ], (western) [laˈðɾisʊ]

Noun

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ladrizo m (plural ladrizos)

  1. chain or strap which connects both cacís of a Galician withers yokes
    Synonyms: acibela, apeadoira, pioga, retriza, tralla, trinca
    • 1822, anonymous author, A Parola Polêteca:
      xa morreu aquel ladriso de tantos esbirros que nos furtaba o diñeiro sin decir mais cousa algun-a
      it has already died that strap [prison, etc.] of so many henchmen who stole our money without saying a word

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