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The term numdah or numnah, which is applied to felt saddle-cloths, is derived from a Hindustani word that signifies— The Horsewoman A Practical Guide to Side-Saddle Riding, 2nd. Ed.
The morning duty on the day following Christmas is invariably "watering order with numnahs," the numnah being a felt saddle-cloth without stirrups.— Camps, Quarters, and Casual Places
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