bridoon

[ brahy-doon, bri- ]

noun
  1. a snaffle when used with a curb on a full bridle.

Origin of bridoon

1
1745–55; <French, Middle French bridon, equivalent to bride bridle (see bride2) + -on noun suffix

Words Nearby bridoon

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How to use bridoon in a sentence

  • A big smooth bridoon (with or without horns), and a solid Portmouth bit and curb, will be found a capital hunting bridle.

    Riding for Ladies | Mrs. Power O'Donoghue
  • The ordinary term bit and bridoon means simply a curb and a snaffle.

    Riding for Ladies | Mrs. Power O'Donoghue
  • The snaffle (or bridoon) rein first, then pass this rein along the palm of the left hand, between the forefinger and thumb.

    Graceful Riding | S. C. Waite
  • With the Weymouth curb and bridoon a double bridle is, of course, used.

  • A bridoon is the term applied to the snaffle of a double bridle, which is a bridle that has a curb and a snaffle.

    The Horsewoman | Alice M. Hayes

British Dictionary definitions for bridoon

bridoon

/ (brɪˈduːn) /


noun
  1. a horse's bit: a small snaffle used in double bridles

Origin of bridoon

1
C18: from French bridon, from bride bridle; compare Middle English bride

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