BRIDOON

bridoon

(noun) a bit resembling a snaffle bit; used with a separate curb

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

bridoon (plural bridoons)

A type of snaffle bit, with small rings, usually used on a double bridle in conjunction with a curb bit.

Synonyms

• bradoon

Anagrams

• diboron

Source: Wiktionary


Bri*doon", n. Etym: [F. bridon, from bride; of German origin. See Bridle, n.] (Mil.)

Definition: The snaffle and rein of a military bridle, which acts independently of the bit, at the pleasure of the rider. It is used in connection with a curb bit, which has its own rein. Campbell.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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