bridle
|bri-dle|
/ˈbraɪ.dl̩/
control or restrain
Etymology
'bridle' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'bridel', where 'bridel' meant 'a restraint for a horse'.
'bridel' changed from the Old English word 'bridel' and eventually became the modern English word 'bridle'.
Initially, it meant 'a restraint for a horse', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a headgear used to control a horse'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a headgear used to control a horse, consisting of buckled straps to which a bit and reins are attached.
The rider adjusted the bridle before mounting the horse.
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Verb 2
to show one's resentment or anger, especially by throwing up the head and drawing in the chin.
He bridled at the suggestion that he was wrong.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45