| Bridle (bridle) |
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| n. | ((?)) |
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| Bri"dle |
| [OE. bridel, AS.
bridel; akin to OHG. britil, brittil, D.
breidel, and possibly to E. braid. Cf. Bridoon.] |
The head gear with which a horse is governed and
restrained, consisting of a headstall, a bit, and reins, with other
appendages.
A restraint; a curb; a check.
The piece in the interior of a gun
lock, which holds in place the tumbler, sear, etc.
A span of
rope, line, or chain made fast as both ends, so that another rope, line, or
chain may be attached to its middle.
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| Bridle (bridle) |
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| v. t. | |
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| Bri"dle |
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To put a bridle upon; to
equip with a bridle; as, to bridle a horse.
To restrain, guide, or govern, with, or as with,
a bridle; to check, curb, or control; as, to bridle the passions; to
bridle a muse.
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| Bridle (bridle) |
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| v. i. | |
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| Bri"dle |
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To hold up the head, and
draw in the chin, as an expression of pride, scorn, or resentment; to
assume a lofty manner; -- usually with up.
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