bridoon

[ brahy-doon, bri- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

bridoon

/ brɪˈduːn /

Origin of bridoon¹

1745–55; < French, Middle French bridon, equivalent to bride bridle ( bride ² ) + -on noun suffix

Origin of bridoon¹

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

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

The ordinary term bit and bridoon means simply a curb and a snaffle.

The snaffle (or bridoon) rein first, then pass this rein along the palm of the left hand, between the forefinger and thumb.

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.

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