BRIDOONS

Noun

bridoons

plural of bridoon

Source: Wiktionary


BRIDOON

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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