SNAFFLE

snaffle, snaffle bit

(noun) a simple jointed bit for a horse; without a curb

snaffle

(verb) fit or restrain with a snaffle; “snaffle a horse”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

snaffle (plural snaffles)

A broad-mouthed, loose-ringed bit (metal in a horse's mouth). It brings pressure to bear on the tongue and bars and corners of the mouth. Often used as a training bit.

(figuratively) Decorative wear that looks like a snaffle.

Synonyms

• bradoon

Verb

snaffle (third-person singular simple present snaffles, present participle snaffling, simple past and past participle snaffled)

(transitive) To put a snaffle on, or control with a snaffle.

(transitive) To clutch by the bridle.

(transitive, informal) To grab or seize; to snap up.

(transitive, informal) To purloin, or obtain by devious means.

Source: Wiktionary

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Snaf"fle, n. Etym: [D. snavel a beak, bill, snout; akin to G. schnabel, OHG. snabul,. sneb, snebbe, OFries. snavel mouth, Dan. & Sw. snabel beak, bill, Lith. snapas, and to E. snap, v. See Snap, and cf. Neb.]

Definition: A kind of bridle bit, having a joint in the part to be placed in the mouth, and rings and cheek pieces at the ends, but having no curb; -- called also snaffle bit.

Snaf"fle, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Snaffled; p. pr. & vb. n. Snaffling.]

Definition: To put a snaffle in the mouth of; to subject to the snaffle; to bridle.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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