Sad″dle (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p.Saddled (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Saddling (?).] [AS. sadelian.] 1. To put a saddle upon; to equip (a beast) for riding. “saddle my horse.” Shak.
Abraham rose up early,... and saddled his ass. Gen. xxii. 3.
2. Hence: To fix as a charge or burden upon; to load; to encumber; as, to saddle a town with the expense of bridges and highways.