Existing comment:
The names and terminology for many of the cowboys' accessories originated with the Mexican vaqueros. Some examples: Chaps is short for chaparejos, meaning leather breeches or overalls; or chaparrreras, meaning leg armor. Lariat comes from la reata, meaning the rope. Lasso comes from laso, a slip knot or loop. Cinch originated from cincha or girth. Even the term ranch is a shortened version of the term ranchero. |